Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/879,273

SEAT FRAME FOR VEHICLE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 27, 2024

Priority

Jul 11, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2022027266

Examiner

WHITE, RODNEY BARNETT

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (83%); +17.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 2195 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WHITE, RODNEY BARNETT View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1813 granted / 2195 resolved

+22.6% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+17.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 8m

Avg Prosecution

53 currently pending

Career history

2215

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

50.4%

+10.4% vs TC avg

§102

20.4%

-19.6% vs TC avg

§112

25.1%

-14.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 2195 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 27, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+17.7%)

1y 8m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 2195 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.