Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/896,173

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Examiner

QURESHI, MOHAMMED AHMED

Art Unit

Tech Center

Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Assignee

Ford Global Technologies LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +10.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+10.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 172 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

QURESHI, MOHAMMED AHMED View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

145 granted / 172 resolved

+24.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+10.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

189

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

26.9%

-13.1% vs TC avg

§102

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§112

68.0%

+28.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 172 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/279,365

Patent 12665474

WIRELESSLY TRANSFERRING POWER WITHIN AN ELECTRIC MACHINE WITH ACTIVELY RECTIFIED ROTOR WINDINGS

2y 9m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/530,495

Patent 12665478

Bearingless Split Teeth Flux Reversal Motor

2y 6m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/597,793

Patent 12665479

SYNCHRONOUS RELUCTANCE MOTOR

2y 3m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/339,236

Patent 12658772

CONTACT STRUCTURE AND BRUSH MOTOR

2y 12m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/689,128

Patent 12658764

HIGH CURRENT DENSITY ELECTRIC MACHINE

2y 3m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+10.9%)

2y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 172 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.