Last updated: July 09, 2026

Application No. 18/896,518

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

CARNES, THOMAS A

Art Unit

2436

Tech Center

Transportation IP Holdings, LLC

Assignee

Transportation IP Holdings LLC

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +67.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (68%); +67.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 76 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CARNES, THOMAS A View full profile →

Grants 68% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

52 granted / 76 resolved

+8.4% vs TC avg

Strong +68% interview lift

Without

With

+67.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

103

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

93.9%

+53.9% vs TC avg

§102

3.7%

-36.3% vs TC avg

§112

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 76 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Dec 18, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Mar 13, 2026

Response Filed

May 05, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+67.8%)

3y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 76 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.