Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/720,457

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Priority

Dec 14, 2021 — DE 10 2021 132 925.6 +1 more

Examiner

REINBOLD, SCOTT A

Art Unit

3747

Tech Center

VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH

Assignee

Valeo S.A.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 346 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

REINBOLD, SCOTT A View full profile →

Grants 69% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

239 granted / 346 resolved

+9.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+13.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

377

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.9%

-36.1% vs TC avg

§103

68.7%

+28.7% vs TC avg

§102

14.1%

-25.9% vs TC avg

§112

12.7%

-27.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 346 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Apr 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

69%

Grant Probability

82%

With Interview (+13.2%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 346 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.