Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/800,448

JOINT STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE BODY

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 12, 2024

Priority

Sep 20, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0125390

Examiner

MORROW, JASON S

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Kia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +10.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+10.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1406 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MORROW, JASON S View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1184 granted / 1406 resolved

+24.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+10.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 11m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

1431

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

49.2%

+9.2% vs TC avg

§102

21.6%

-18.4% vs TC avg

§112

27.3%

-12.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1406 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 12, 2024

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 1m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/017,952

Patent 12668199

INSULATING ELEMENT

3y 5m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/530,220

Patent 12668309

ROCKER STRUCTURE

2y 6m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/098,708

Patent 12655651

REAR VEHICLE BUCKET EQUIPMENT CAPABLE OF LIFTING AND CARRYING ROOF TENT

3y 4m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+10.9%)

1y 11m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1406 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.