Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/771,294

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

HINTON, HENRY R

Art Unit

3665

Tech Center

Kia Corporation

Assignee

Kia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +33.7% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 46 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HINTON, HENRY R View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allow Rate

35 granted / 46 resolved

+16.1% vs TC avg

Strong +34% interview lift

Without

With

+33.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

12.9%

-27.1% vs TC avg

§103

54.9%

+14.9% vs TC avg

§102

16.2%

-23.8% vs TC avg

§112

13.7%

-26.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 46 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Dec 23, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Apr 02, 2026

Response Filed

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+33.7%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 46 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.