Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/737,838

FREQUENCY-SENSITIVE SHOCK ABSORBER AND VALVE ASSEMBLY EMPLOYED THERETO

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 07, 2024

Priority

Jan 18, 2024 — RE 10-2024-0008087

Examiner

LANE, NICHOLAS J

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

HL Mando Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 923 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LANE, NICHOLAS J View full profile →

Grants 66% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

607 granted / 923 resolved

+5.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+6.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

45 currently pending

Career history

970

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

70.9%

+30.9% vs TC avg

§102

9.7%

-30.3% vs TC avg

§112

15.3%

-24.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 923 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 07, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 4m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

17/998,682

Patent 12673651

AN ACTUATING DEVICE FOR A BRAKE DISC

3y 3m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/009,269

Patent 12673654

ELECTROMECHANICAL BRAKE AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME

3y 7m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/298,563

Patent 12673649

BRAKING SYSTEM OF A VEHICLE

3y 2m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

17/600,690

Patent 12668221

BRAKE-BY-WIRE BRAKING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES, PROVIDED WITH ELECTRIC ACTUATION AND ELECTRIC BACK-UP

4y 9m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

66%

Grant Probability

73%

With Interview (+6.9%)

2y 10m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 923 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.