Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/816,483

FRONT SIDE BODY OF VEHICLE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 27, 2024

Priority

Mar 29, 2024 — RE 10-2024-0043609

Examiner

BADAWI, MEDHAT

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Kia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 891 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

727 granted / 891 resolved

+21.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+12.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

906

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

74.9%

+34.9% vs TC avg

§102

7.0%

-33.0% vs TC avg

§112

14.5%

-25.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 891 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 27, 2024

Application Filed

May 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/412,922

Patent 12679573

VTOL PROPELLER ADAPTER AND METHOD

2y 6m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

19/223,767

Patent 12679575

AERIAL VEHICLE

1y 1m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

17/973,660

Patent 12662265

MODULAR ROTORCRAFT AND SYSTEM FOR AIR-DELIVERED EFFECTS OR SENSOR PAYLOADS

3y 8m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

19/096,288

Patent 12662264

FLYING VEHICLE

1y 2m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/218,265

Patent 12656093

Rocket Stage, A Rocket And A Gliding Part

2y 11m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+12.9%)

2y 4m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 891 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.