Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/735,841

PREDICTIVE OVERTAKING SUPPORT

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 06, 2024

Priority

Jun 14, 2023 — SE 2350724-7

Examiner

STECKBAUER, KEVIN R

Art Unit

3747

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Scania Cv AB

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 639 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

STECKBAUER, KEVIN R View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

522 granted / 639 resolved

+11.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+7.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

10 currently pending

Career history

654

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

66.1%

+26.1% vs TC avg

§102

21.6%

-18.4% vs TC avg

§112

10.0%

-30.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 639 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 06, 2024

Application Filed

Sep 11, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Apr 20, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+7.9%)

2y 1m (~1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 639 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.