Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/810,197

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

RAMESH, KRISHNAN

Art Unit

3663

Tech Center

Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Assignee

Ford Global Technologies LLC

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.6% interview lift. Interview already conducted in this application's prosecution history. This examiner has a 81% grant rate with +17.6% interview lift. Since an interview has already been tried, recommend written response with narrowed claims based on precedent claim evolution patterns.

Based on 558 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RAMESH, KRISHNAN View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

450 granted / 558 resolved

+20.6% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+17.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

9 currently pending

Career history

570

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.2%

-35.8% vs TC avg

§103

66.5%

+26.5% vs TC avg

§102

17.7%

-22.3% vs TC avg

§112

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 558 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Jan 16, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Apr 14, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Apr 14, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Apr 15, 2026

Response Filed

May 27, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+17.6%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 558 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.