Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/679,607

ELECTRIC WORK VEHICLE

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 31, 2024

Priority

Dec 27, 2021 — JP 2021-213174 +1 more

Examiner

WALSH, MICHAEL THOMAS

Art Unit

3613

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Kubota Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +26.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +26.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 295 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WALSH, MICHAEL THOMAS View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

230 granted / 295 resolved

+26.0% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+26.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

310

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

92.9%

+52.9% vs TC avg

§102

4.9%

-35.1% vs TC avg

§112

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 295 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 31, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/516,350

Patent 12679224

Electric Work Vehicle

2y 7m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/524,091

Patent 12673561

VEHICLE STRUCTURE REINFORCEMENT FOR PROTECTING A BATTERY PACK

2y 7m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/644,311

Patent 12668119

Structure For Preventing Intrusion Of Rainwater Into Engine Room And Working Vehicle

2y 2m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/168,922

Patent 12662793

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ARTICULATED LOADERS

3y 4m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/370,483

Patent 12654527

TAILGATE PAD

2y 9m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+26.2%)

2y 4m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 295 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.