Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/686,380

METHOD FOR DETECTING A CHANGE OF DIRECTION OF A SINGLE-TRACK VEHICLE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 23, 2024

Priority

Nov 03, 2021 — DE 10 2021 212 360.0 +1 more

Examiner

YANG, JAMES J

Art Unit

2855

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Robert Bosch GmbH

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 57% of cases after interview

— +22.6% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 732 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

YANG, JAMES J View full profile →

Grants 57% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

417 granted / 732 resolved

-11.0% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+22.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

39 currently pending

Career history

778

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

88.2%

+48.2% vs TC avg

§102

3.0%

-37.0% vs TC avg

§112

4.6%

-35.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 732 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 23, 2024

Application Filed

May 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

57%

Grant Probability

80%

With Interview (+22.6%)

3y 3m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 732 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.