Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/735,323

UNDERBODY OF A VEHICLE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 06, 2024

Priority

Jan 11, 2024 — RE 10-2024-0005044

Examiner

BLANKENSHIP, GREGORY A

Art Unit

3612

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Kia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +3.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+3.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1664 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BLANKENSHIP, GREGORY A View full profile →

Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1416 granted / 1664 resolved

+33.1% vs TC avg

Minimal +3% lift

Without

With

+3.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

32 currently pending

Career history

1692

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

57.7%

+17.7% vs TC avg

§102

19.1%

-20.9% vs TC avg

§112

17.1%

-22.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1664 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 06, 2024

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/279,115

Patent 12679296

SHOCK ABSORBING DEVICE AND VEHICLE

2y 10m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/374,097

Patent 12679286

VEHICLE PANEL AND VIEWING SCREEN

2y 9m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/379,938

Patent 12679467

UPPER RAIL STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE

2y 9m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/599,568

Patent 12673732

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A VEHICLE BODY

2y 4m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

17/639,719

Patent 12668315

PULTRUDED AND CONTINUOUS FLOORING

4y 4m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+3.4%)

2y 0m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1664 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.