Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/734,523

ELECTRIC WORK VEHICLE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 05, 2024

Priority

Dec 14, 2021 — JP 2021-202898 +2 more

Examiner

YOUNG, EDWIN

Art Unit

3655

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Kubota Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +5.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+5.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 921 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 91% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

842 granted / 921 resolved

+39.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+5.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

933

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.6%

-37.4% vs TC avg

§103

19.4%

-20.6% vs TC avg

§102

20.6%

-19.4% vs TC avg

§112

48.5%

+8.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 921 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 05, 2024

Application Filed

May 12, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 6m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/506,753

Patent 12668113

ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE AND MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR SAME

2y 7m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/429,236

Patent 12662200

REAR FRAME AND SIDE WALL ASSEMBLY FOR TRAILERS

2y 4m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/558,137

Patent 12663067

CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE

2y 7m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

91%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+5.7%)

2y 0m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 921 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.