Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/676,773

SEAT EQUIPPED WITH IN-CAB BATTERIES FOR A VEHICLE CAB, ASSOCIATED VEHICLE CAB AND ASSEMBLY METHOD

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 29, 2024

Examiner

MEYER, JACOB B

Art Unit

3613

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Volvo Group

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +17.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 766 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MEYER, JACOB B View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

572 granted / 766 resolved

+22.7% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+17.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

776

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

67.4%

+27.4% vs TC avg

§102

6.5%

-33.5% vs TC avg

§112

11.8%

-28.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 766 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 29, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 24, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/655,481

Patent 12672991

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2y 2m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/418,642

Patent 12669171

VEHICLE

2y 5m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/347,505

Patent 12643506

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2y 11m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+17.1%)

2y 3m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 766 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.