Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/882,035

FUSE LIFE EXPECTANCY PREDICTION DEVICE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERY AND PREDICTION METHOD THEREOF

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 11, 2024

Priority

Nov 18, 2021 — RE 10-2021-0159436 +1 more

Examiner

HOLLINGTON, JERMELE M

Art Unit

2858

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Kia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -15.3% interview lift. Interview lift (-15.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 915 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HOLLINGTON, JERMELE M View full profile →

Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

787 granted / 915 resolved

+18.0% vs TC avg

Minimal -15% lift

Without

With

+-15.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

931

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§103

42.6%

+2.6% vs TC avg

§102

48.3%

+8.3% vs TC avg

§112

4.3%

-35.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 915 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 11, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

71%

With Interview (-15.3%)

2y 6m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 915 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.