Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/712,005

SELF-PROPELLED VEHICLE, IN PARTICULAR SELF-PROPELLED LOAD-HANDLING VEHICLE

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 21, 2024

Priority

Nov 23, 2021 — FR 2112369 +1 more

Examiner

STRICKLER, SCOTT LAWRENCE

Art Unit

3612

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Manitou Bf

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (77%); +17.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 61 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

STRICKLER, SCOTT LAWRENCE View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

47 granted / 61 resolved

+25.0% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+17.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

94.0%

+54.0% vs TC avg

§102

3.0%

-37.0% vs TC avg

§112

3.0%

-37.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 61 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 21, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/987,341

Patent 12668128

ROAD VEHICLE PROVIDED WITH A DASHBOARD WITH A CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY SCREEN LOCATED BETWEEN THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AND WITH A SUPPORTING PLATE LOCATED BEHIND THE STEERING WHEEL THAT SUPPORTS HUMAN-VEHICLE INTERFACE CONTROLS AND AN INFORMATION DISPLAY SCREEN

1y 6m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/375,970

Patent 12662190

STEERING KNUCKLE GEARBOX ASSEMBLY

2y 8m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/049,755

Patent 12630987

REUSABLE VEHICLE OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEM HAVING REUSABLE IMPACT ATTENUATOR MEMBERS

3y 6m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

18/592,178

Patent 12617489

Staggered Axis Sidecar

2y 2m to grant Granted May 05, 2026

18/253,633

Patent 12594991

CRAWLER-TYPE WORK MACHINE

2y 10m to grant Granted Apr 07, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+17.4%)

2y 3m (~1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 61 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.