Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/703,351

METHOD FOR TESTING A FUEL INJECTOR FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 21, 2024

Priority

Nov 05, 2021 — SE 2151362-7 +1 more

Examiner

GRAY, FRANCIS C

Art Unit

2852

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Volvo Group

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1021 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GRAY, FRANCIS C View full profile →

Grants 91% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

929 granted / 1021 resolved

+23.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+7.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 11m

Avg Prosecution

11 currently pending

Career history

1028

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§103

41.1%

+1.1% vs TC avg

§102

44.3%

+4.3% vs TC avg

§112

7.0%

-33.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1021 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 21, 2024

Application Filed

May 14, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

91%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+7.2%)

1y 11m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1021 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.