Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/698,015

CONTROL DEVICE FOR MOTORCYCLE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 02, 2024

Priority

Oct 19, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2021038646

Examiner

SAHNI, VISHAL R

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (76%); +19.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 988 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SAHNI, VISHAL R View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

746 granted / 988 resolved

+15.5% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+19.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

1021

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

74.7%

+34.7% vs TC avg

§102

21.9%

-18.1% vs TC avg

§112

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 988 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 02, 2024

Application Filed

May 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 1m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/085,849

Patent 12673655

ELECTRO-MECHANICAL BRAKE

3y 6m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/086,117

Patent 12673525

LEAF SPRING DEVICE FOR SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE

3y 6m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

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Patent 12654663

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4y 6m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+19.3%)

2y 6m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 988 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.