Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/897,799

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Filed

Examiner

ZHOU, QINGZHANG

Art Unit

Tech Center

FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Assignee

Ford Global Technologies LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +24.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (68%); +24.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 842 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ZHOU, QINGZHANG View full profile →

Grants 68% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

568 granted / 842 resolved

+7.5% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+24.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

47 currently pending

Career history

881

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

73.1%

+33.1% vs TC avg

§102

12.6%

-27.4% vs TC avg

§112

8.6%

-31.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 842 resolved cases

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12665244

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3y 5m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/329,591

Patent 12654182

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3y 0m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/005,195

Patent 12636671

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3y 4m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

18/096,423

Patent 12636397

Scent Diffusing System

3y 4m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+24.1%)

3y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 842 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.