Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/899,140

MOTOR AND MOBILITY DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 27, 2024

Priority

Jan 29, 2024 — RE 10-2024-0013052

Examiner

TRUONG, THOMAS

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Kia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (73%); +15.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1282 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TRUONG, THOMAS View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

939 granted / 1282 resolved

+13.2% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

32 currently pending

Career history

1312

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

87.3%

+47.3% vs TC avg

§102

4.4%

-35.6% vs TC avg

§112

7.0%

-33.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1282 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 27, 2024

Application Filed

May 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 8m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/356,859

Patent 12683471

ROTOR INTERLOCKING ELEMENTS AND METHOD FOR THEIR MANUFACTURING

2y 11m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/413,609

Patent 12683443

ROTOR STRUCTURE, ELECTRIC MOTOR STRUCTURE, AND CLOTHING TREATING DEVICE

2y 6m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/489,088

Patent 12683526

TECHNIQUES FOR REDUCTION OF ELECTRIC MOTOR TORQUE PULSATION

2y 9m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/692,439

Patent 12683446

ROTOR AND MOTOR

2y 4m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

89%

With Interview (+15.9%)

2y 8m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1282 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.