Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/713,739

PARKING BRAKE DEVICE FOR VEHICLES

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 29, 2024

Priority

Dec 01, 2021 — IT 102021000030371 +1 more

Examiner

KING, BRADLEY T

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Aktiebolaget SKF

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (71%); +23.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 961 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KING, BRADLEY T View full profile →

Grants 71% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

680 granted / 961 resolved

+10.8% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+23.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

35 currently pending

Career history

1000

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

63.7%

+23.7% vs TC avg

§102

14.3%

-25.7% vs TC avg

§112

18.6%

-21.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 961 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 29, 2024

Application Filed

May 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 0m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/547,727

Patent 12673647

ELECTROMECHANICAL BRAKE SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, METHOD

2y 10m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/306,403

Patent 12662097

BRAKE SYSTEM APPARATUSES, METHODS, AND ARRANGEMENTS

3y 2m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

17/415,246

Patent 12612021

REDUNDANT BRAKING SYSTEM HAVING PRESSURE SUPPLY FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES AND VEHICLES HAVING AUTONOMOUS DRIVING OF LEVEL 3 (HAD) TO LEVEL 4 (FAD)

4y 10m to grant Granted Apr 28, 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

71%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+23.5%)

3y 1m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 961 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.