Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/828,497

Untitled Application

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Filed

3600

Examiner

ALSOMAIRY, IBRAHIM ABDOALATIF

Art Unit

3667

Tech Center

Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Assignee

Ford Global Technologies LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.0% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 83 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ALSOMAIRY, IBRAHIM ABDOALATIF View full profile →

Grants 41% of resolved cases

Career Allow Rate

34 granted / 83 resolved

-19.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+7.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

45 currently pending

Career history

128

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

14.5%

-25.5% vs TC avg

§103

55.4%

+15.4% vs TC avg

§102

8.5%

-31.5% vs TC avg

§112

17.9%

-22.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 83 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

41%

Grant Probability

48%

With Interview (+7.0%)

3y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 83 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.