Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/889,940

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

REINBOLD, SCOTT A

Art Unit

3747

Tech Center

GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Assignee

GM Global Technology Operations LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.5% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 330 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

REINBOLD, SCOTT A View full profile →

Grants 68% — above average

Career Allow Rate

224 granted / 330 resolved

+7.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+13.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

46 currently pending

Career history

376

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

10.2%

-29.8% vs TC avg

§103

33.9%

-6.1% vs TC avg

§102

22.2%

-17.8% vs TC avg

§112

32.8%

-7.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 330 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Mar 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 5m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

18/228,011

Patent 12589733

DETERMINATION APPARATUS OF CENTER OF GRAVITY POSITION, AND DETERMINATION METHOD THEREOF

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 31, 2026

18/504,470

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2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

18/348,635

Patent 12570289

TRAVELING CONTROL APPARATUS

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 10, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

81%

With Interview (+13.5%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 330 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.