Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/711,432

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Priority

Nov 19, 2021 — DE 10 2021 213 022.4 +1 more

Examiner

VILAKAZI, SIZO BINDA

Art Unit

3747

Tech Center

ZF Friedrichshafen AG

Assignee

ZF Friedrichshafen AG

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 723 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

537 granted / 723 resolved

+14.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+11.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

730

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

66.9%

+26.9% vs TC avg

§102

18.5%

-21.5% vs TC avg

§112

3.3%

-36.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 723 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Apr 16, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

86%

With Interview (+11.3%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 723 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.