Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/889,647

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

WU, ZHEN Y

Art Unit

2685

Tech Center

SmartDrive Systems, Inc.

Assignee

Smartdrive Systems Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.6% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 766 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WU, ZHEN Y View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allow Rate

602 granted / 766 resolved

+18.6% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+21.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

42 currently pending

Career history

808

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§103

44.2%

+4.2% vs TC avg

§102

24.4%

-15.6% vs TC avg

§112

19.3%

-20.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 766 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Jan 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

17/792,086

Patent 12592577

BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR BATTERY POWERED EQUIPMENT

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 31, 2026

18/290,836

Patent 12592142

MONITORING SUBJECTS AFTER DISCHARGE

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 31, 2026

18/472,803

Patent 12579877

ELECTRONIC PLUMBING SYSTEM INCLUDING FALL DETECTION AND ALERTS

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

18/651,911

Patent 12569195

Systems And Methods For Monitoring Physical Therapy Of The Knee And Other Joints

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 10, 2026

18/416,339

Patent 12554955

MEDIUM PROCESSING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING DEVICE

2y 5m to grant Granted Feb 17, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+21.6%)

2y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 766 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.