Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/765,611

REAR FRAME FOR VEHICLE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 08, 2024

Priority

Dec 13, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0181220

Examiner

DANIELS, JASON S

Art Unit

3612

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Kia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

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

Based on 1140 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DANIELS, JASON S View full profile →

Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

979 granted / 1140 resolved

+33.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +15% lift

Without

With

+15.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 11m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

1152

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

68.2%

+28.2% vs TC avg

§102

13.7%

-26.3% vs TC avg

§112

13.3%

-26.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1140 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 08, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/135,936

Patent 12679475

JOINING BRACKET FOR SIDE SPOILER WITH REAR WINDOW

3y 2m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/285,508

Patent 12679290

INSULATING ELEMENT

2y 9m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/494,924

Patent 12673616

CENTER CONSOLE FOR A VEHICLE

2y 8m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

17/969,262

Patent 12661964

STORAGE UNIT HAVING ADJUSTABLE VOLUME

3y 8m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/410,050

Patent 12662042

Vehicle Mounted Tilt-Out Recreational Shelter

2y 5m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+15.0%)

1y 11m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1140 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.