Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/795,381

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Examiner

MANN JR, CHARLIE FRANK

Art Unit

2834

Tech Center

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG

Assignee

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. Kg

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +32.3% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 74 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MANN JR, CHARLIE FRANK View full profile →

Grants 68% — above average

Career Allow Rate

50 granted / 74 resolved

+7.6% vs TC avg

Strong +32% interview lift

Without

With

+32.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

54.0%

+14.0% vs TC avg

§102

26.2%

-13.8% vs TC avg

§112

17.3%

-22.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 74 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Mar 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/321,098

Patent 12597814

STATOR, MOTOR, POWER ASSEMBLY, AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE

2y 5m to grant Granted Apr 07, 2026

18/467,331

Patent 12592591

ELECTRIC MOTOR WITH INSULATED PERMANENT MAGNET

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 31, 2026

18/494,085

Patent 12592619

ROTOR SHAFT-MOUNTED VAPOR CHAMBERS AND HEAT PIPES WITH ENDCAP HEAT SINKS FOR ELECTRIC MACHINES

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 31, 2026

18/502,251

Patent 12587055

DRIVE DEVICE HAVING A BRUSHLESS ELECTRIC MOTOR

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026

18/550,312

Patent 12580439

MOTOR INCLUDING A JOINT INCLUDING FIRST AND SECOND STEP PARTS FOR IMPROVING ROBUSTNESS AGAINST AN AXIAL LOAD

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+32.3%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 74 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.