Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/719,819

IN-WHEEL MOTOR

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 13, 2024

Priority

Dec 17, 2021 — JP 2021-205096 +1 more

Examiner

DALLO, JOSEPH J

Art Unit

3747

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Denso Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 835 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DALLO, JOSEPH J View full profile →

Grants 90% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

749 granted / 835 resolved

+19.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+7.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

852

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

§103

52.5%

+12.5% vs TC avg

§102

43.3%

+3.3% vs TC avg

§112

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 835 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 13, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 06, 2026

Response Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

90%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+7.1%)

2y 1m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 835 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.