Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/864,575

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

May 10, 2022 — RE 10-2022-0057003 +2 more

Examiner

TRAN, SARAH ASHLEY

Art Unit

Tech Center

Kia Corporation

Assignee

Kia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (67%); +23.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 121 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TRAN, SARAH ASHLEY View full profile →

Grants 67% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

81 granted / 121 resolved

+6.9% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+23.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 7m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

137

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

91.7%

+51.7% vs TC avg

§102

4.3%

-35.7% vs TC avg

§112

3.3%

-36.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 121 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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4y 11m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

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4y 5m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

17/612,792

Patent 12637077

METHOD FOR OPERATING A DRIVE DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE AND CORRESPONDING DRIVE DEVICE

4y 6m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

18/180,646

Patent 12617554

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COMBINED CONTROL MOMENT GYROSCOPE AND THRUSTER CONTROL

3y 1m to grant Granted May 05, 2026

17/633,738

Patent 12612055

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

4y 2m to grant Granted Apr 28, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

67%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+23.1%)

3y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 121 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.