Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/793,369

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

MURPHY, JOSEPH B

Art Unit

2435

Tech Center

Volvo Car Corporation

Assignee

Volvo Car Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.0% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 632 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MURPHY, JOSEPH B View full profile →

Grants 90% — above average

Career Allow Rate

570 granted / 632 resolved

+30.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+13.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

10 currently pending

Career history

642

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

10.1%

-29.9% vs TC avg

§103

32.3%

-7.7% vs TC avg

§102

12.0%

-28.0% vs TC avg

§112

24.9%

-15.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 632 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Jan 24, 2026

Non-Final Rejection

Apr 02, 2026

Interview Requested

Apr 08, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Apr 08, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

90%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+13.0%)

2y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 632 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.