Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/854,586

Untitled Application

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Filed

Priority

May 20, 2022 — DE 10 2022 205 075.4 +1 more

Examiner

ROYSTON, JOHN M

Art Unit

Tech Center

Robert Bosch GmbH

Assignee

Robert Bosch GmbH

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +16.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 649 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ROYSTON, JOHN M View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

507 granted / 649 resolved

+18.1% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+16.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

665

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§103

79.6%

+39.6% vs TC avg

§102

9.8%

-30.2% vs TC avg

§112

5.7%

-34.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 649 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 7m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+16.4%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 649 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.