Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/833,891

VEHICLE CONTROL APPARATUS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 13, 2025

Priority

Jan 31, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2022003622

Examiner

GREENE, MARK L

Art Unit

3747

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +21.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 361 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GREENE, MARK L View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

271 granted / 361 resolved

+5.1% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+21.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

384

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.6%

-36.4% vs TC avg

§103

61.2%

+21.2% vs TC avg

§102

5.2%

-34.8% vs TC avg

§112

29.3%

-10.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 361 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 13, 2025

Application Filed

Mar 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 8m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

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2y 2m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/685,780

Patent 12679453

STEERING APPARATUS CONTROL APPARATUS, STEERING APPARATUS CONTROL METHOD, AND STEERING SYSTEM

1y 11m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/811,386

Patent 12683828

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ENGINE CONTROL

1y 10m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/852,062

Patent 12679459

METHOD FOR LIMITING A STEERING INTERVENTION OF A DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM

1y 9m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+21.8%)

2y 3m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 361 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.