Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/820,896

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1700

Examiner

TRAN, VIVIAN AILINH

Art Unit

1794

Tech Center

Robert Bosch GmbH

Assignee

Robert Bosch GmbH

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 54% of cases after interview

— +40.6% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 195 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 54% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

105 granted / 195 resolved

-6.2% vs TC avg

Strong +41% interview lift

Without

With

+40.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 6m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

219

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§103

90.6%

+50.6% vs TC avg

§102

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

§112

5.2%

-34.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 195 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700

Application Filed

Apr 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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17/596,256

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4y 5m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

17/612,605

Patent 12631617

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4y 6m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

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3y 12m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

54%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+40.6%)

3y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 195 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.