Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/693,043

Automatic Transportation Control Method and Automatic Transportation System Using Automatic Guidance Vehicle

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 18, 2024

Priority

Oct 07, 2021 — RE 10-2021-0133508 +1 more

Examiner

SCOTT, JACOB S

Art Unit

3655

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

LG Energy Solution Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (88%); +17.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 533 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SCOTT, JACOB S View full profile →

Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

467 granted / 533 resolved

+35.6% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+17.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

549

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

46.6%

+6.6% vs TC avg

§102

16.1%

-23.9% vs TC avg

§112

33.6%

-6.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 533 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 18, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 06, 2026

Response Filed

Precedent Cases

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18/452,077

Patent 12662309

STORAGE DEVICE

2y 10m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Patent 12643612

VEHICLE REAR STRUCTURE

2y 11m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+17.8%)

2y 5m (~1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 533 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.