Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/869,462

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Priority

Jun 23, 2022 — RE 10-2022-0076978 +1 more

Examiner

GREINER, TRISTAN J

Art Unit

3656

Tech Center

Kia Corporation

Assignee

Kia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +18.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 174 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GREINER, TRISTAN J View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

136 granted / 174 resolved

+18.2% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+18.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

187

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

§103

94.9%

+54.9% vs TC avg

§102

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§112

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 174 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

May 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+18.4%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 174 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.