Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/818,986

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

TRAN, LONG T

Art Unit

3747

Tech Center

ZF Active Safety GmbH

Assignee

ZF Active Safety GmbH

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.8% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 1343 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TRAN, LONG T View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allow Rate

1114 granted / 1343 resolved

+22.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+13.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

1373

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§103

37.0%

-3.0% vs TC avg

§102

44.6%

+4.6% vs TC avg

§112

15.8%

-24.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1343 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Nov 12, 2025

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+13.8%)

2y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1343 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

Untitled Application

Interview Optional

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