Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/780,817

FRONT SERVICE PANEL WITH INTEGRATED WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 23, 2024

Priority

Aug 30, 2023 — DE 102023123266.5

Examiner

AKARAGWE, YANICK A

Art Unit

3672

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Ford Global Technologies LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 545 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

AKARAGWE, YANICK A View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

453 granted / 545 resolved

+31.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+12.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

571

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

81.1%

+41.1% vs TC avg

§102

5.9%

-34.1% vs TC avg

§112

10.5%

-29.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 545 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 23, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+12.1%)

2y 3m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 545 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.