Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/794,164

CLASSIFICATION WITH IMPROVED FOCUS ON THE TASK AT HAND

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 05, 2024

Priority

Aug 31, 2023 — EU 23 19 4506.4

Examiner

VAUGHN, ALEXANDER JOSEPH

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Robert Bosch GmbH

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +24.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +24.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 27 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

VAUGHN, ALEXANDER JOSEPH View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

21 granted / 27 resolved

+17.8% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+24.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

9 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

94.2%

+54.2% vs TC avg

§102

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

§112

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 27 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 05, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+24.1%)

2y 10m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 27 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.