Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/773,696

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

RAMIREZ, ELLIS B

Art Unit

3658

Tech Center

Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Assignee

Ford Global Technologies LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.2% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 194 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RAMIREZ, ELLIS B View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allow Rate

156 granted / 194 resolved

+20.4% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+18.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

39 currently pending

Career history

233

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

9.0%

-31.0% vs TC avg

§103

62.1%

+22.1% vs TC avg

§102

14.0%

-26.0% vs TC avg

§112

7.4%

-32.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 194 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Dec 23, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Apr 01, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Apr 02, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Apr 06, 2026

Response Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+18.2%)

3y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 194 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.