Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/797,703

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

ABRAHAM, JOHN BISHOY SAM

Art Unit

3646

Tech Center

Aptiv Technologies AG

Assignee

Aptiv Technologies AG

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +33.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +33.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 9 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ABRAHAM, JOHN BISHOY SAM View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

7 granted / 9 resolved

+17.8% vs TC avg

Strong +33% interview lift

Without

With

+33.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

§103

86.8%

+46.8% vs TC avg

§102

9.6%

-30.4% vs TC avg

§112

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 9 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

May 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 6m to grant Granted May 05, 2026

18/078,690

Patent 12613307

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3y 4m to grant Granted Apr 28, 2026

18/459,001

Patent 12607711

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2y 7m to grant Granted Apr 21, 2026

18/508,579

Patent 12584991

UWB-BASED IN-VEHICLE 3D LOCALIZATION OF MOBILE DEVICES

2y 4m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+33.3%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 9 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.