Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/793,534

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Examiner

GYLLSTROM, BRYON T

Art Unit

2875

Tech Center

Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

Assignee

Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

OA Round

4 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 885 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GYLLSTROM, BRYON T View full profile →

Grants 68% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

600 granted / 885 resolved

+7.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+8.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

902

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

89.0%

+49.0% vs TC avg

§102

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

§112

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 885 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Show 1 earlier event

Apr 10, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

May 01, 2025

Response Filed

Aug 22, 2025

Final Rejection mailed

Sep 10, 2025

Request for Continued Examination

Sep 22, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Oct 22, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Oct 30, 2025

Response Filed

Jan 13, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

4-5

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

76%

With Interview (+8.2%)

2y 1m

Median Time to Grant

High

PTA Risk

Based on 885 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.