Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/822,886

PASSENGER INGRESS AND EGRESS ASSISTANCE APPARATUS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 03, 2024

Priority

Mar 28, 2024 — RE 10-2024-0042700

Examiner

CLEMMONS, STEVE M

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Kia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (70%); +21.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 662 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CLEMMONS, STEVE M View full profile →

Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

460 granted / 662 resolved

+9.5% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+21.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

34 currently pending

Career history

686

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

85.5%

+45.5% vs TC avg

§102

3.5%

-36.5% vs TC avg

§112

10.1%

-29.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 662 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 03, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/470,497

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Patent 12643383

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3y 2m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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Patent 12643478

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+21.6%)

2y 2m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 662 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.