Last updated: October 02, 2026

Application No. 18/845,702

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPERATING A SOLAR ROBOT WITH A CHARGING POSITION MARKER

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 10, 2024

Priority

Mar 21, 2022 — SE 2250351-0 +1 more

Examiner

MANCHO, RONNIE M

Art Unit

3657

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Husqvarna AB

OA Round

3 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +2.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+2.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 982 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MANCHO, RONNIE M View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

746 granted / 982 resolved

+24.0% vs TC avg

Minimal +2% lift

Without

With

+2.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

48 currently pending

Career history

1030

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.6%

-37.4% vs TC avg

§103

27.9%

-12.1% vs TC avg

§102

31.7%

-8.3% vs TC avg

§112

33.4%

-6.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 982 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 10, 2024

Application Filed

Dec 29, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Mar 27, 2026

Response Filed

May 12, 2026

Final Rejection mailed

Aug 10, 2026

Request for Continued Examination

Aug 11, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Aug 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12678976

ROBOTIC APPARATUS FOR CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITES

2y 4m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/580,130

Patent 12673442

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2y 5m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

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2y 11m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

78%

With Interview (+2.2%)

3y 4m (~1y 4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

High

PTA Risk

Based on 982 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.