Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/795,895

SEALING DEVICE AND AN IN-WHEEL MOTOR INCLUDING THE SAME

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 06, 2024

Priority

Feb 16, 2024 — RE 10-2024-0022554

Examiner

JOHNSON, RASHAD H

Art Unit

2834

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Kia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 578 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

JOHNSON, RASHAD H View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

465 granted / 578 resolved

+12.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+12.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

594

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

61.9%

+21.9% vs TC avg

§102

35.6%

-4.4% vs TC avg

§112

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 578 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 06, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/290,278

Patent 12658752

COIL, STATOR, AND MOTOR

2y 7m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/414,780

Patent 12658753

Bobbin For Motor

2y 5m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/701,620

Patent 12647010

CLEANING AND CARING APPLIANCE AND TRANSDUCING APPARATUS THEREOF

2y 1m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

18/346,311

Patent 12627209

CONSTANT FORCE GENERATOR

2y 10m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

18/555,092

Patent 12627190

STATOR ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN MOTOR AND ASSEMBLY METHOD THEREFOR, AND MOTOR

2y 7m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+12.4%)

2y 5m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 578 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.