Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/825,591

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

ROJOHN III, CLAIRE E

Art Unit

3763

Tech Center

VALEO SYSTEMES THERMIQUES

Assignee

Valeo S.A.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (66%); +18.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 575 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ROJOHN III, CLAIRE E View full profile →

Grants 66% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

380 granted / 575 resolved

+6.1% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+18.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

590

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

80.9%

+40.9% vs TC avg

§102

17.2%

-22.8% vs TC avg

§112

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 575 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Feb 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

66%

Grant Probability

84%

With Interview (+18.4%)

3y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 575 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.