Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/771,156

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Filed

Examiner

SHRIVER II, JAMES A

Art Unit

Tech Center

Robert Bosch GmbH

Assignee

Robert Bosch GmbH

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -17.7% interview lift. Interview lift (-17.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 64 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SHRIVER II, JAMES A View full profile →

Grants 45% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

29 granted / 64 resolved

-14.7% vs TC avg

Minimal -18% lift

Without

With

+-17.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

13 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

71.4%

+31.4% vs TC avg

§102

14.3%

-25.7% vs TC avg

§112

6.7%

-33.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 64 resolved cases

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/223,103

Patent 12673711

WHEELED PLATFORM FOR EXTERNAL CHARGER AND METHOD FOR TRANSPORTING EXTERNAL CHARGER

2y 11m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/259,548

Patent 12673543

HYBRID VEHICLE

3y 0m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/166,796

Patent 12654620

EXTRUDED RUNNING BOARD

3y 4m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/227,985

Patent 12654756

STORAGE SYSTEM

2y 10m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

17/964,946

Patent 12595697

HINGE COMPRISING AN UNLOCKING MEMBER

3y 5m to grant Granted Apr 07, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

45%

Grant Probability

28%

With Interview (-17.7%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 64 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.