Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/893,301

ROTATING ELECTRIC MACHINE, VEHICLE, AND BUS RING

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 23, 2024

Priority

Mar 30, 2022 — JP 2022-056945 +1 more

Examiner

KENERLY, TERRANCE L

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +15.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1147 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KENERLY, TERRANCE L View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

844 granted / 1147 resolved

+13.6% vs TC avg

Strong +15% interview lift

Without

With

+15.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

1168

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

91.5%

+51.5% vs TC avg

§102

4.9%

-35.1% vs TC avg

§112

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1147 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 23, 2024

Application Filed

May 04, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

17/804,622

Patent 12683444

ELECTRIC WORK MACHINE

4y 1m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/197,136

Patent 12683460

ENGINE OR DRIVEN MACHINE

3y 2m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/410,289

Patent 12658771

ARRANGEMENT FOR GROUNDING A SHAFT

2y 5m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/635,611

Patent 12646981

Electric Motor Stator with Enhanced Geometric Features for High Voltage Use

2y 1m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

18/620,799

Patent 12633799

ROTATING SHAFT

2y 1m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

89%

With Interview (+15.2%)

2y 7m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1147 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.