Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/899,228

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Examiner

ORTIZ, ELIM

Art Unit

2836

Tech Center

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Assignee

GM Global Technology Operations LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +22.9% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 567 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 79% — above average

Career Allow Rate

449 granted / 567 resolved

+19.2% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+22.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

593

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§103

58.0%

+18.0% vs TC avg

§102

19.2%

-20.8% vs TC avg

§112

14.6%

-25.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 567 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Feb 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection

Apr 14, 2026

Interview Requested

Precedent Cases

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2y 5m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

18/804,204

Patent 12597805

WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER SYSTEM

2y 5m to grant Granted Apr 07, 2026

18/633,259

Patent 12583343

TRAILER VEHICLE HAVING AN ELECTRIC DRIVE AND COMBINATION INCLUDING THE TRAILER VEHICLE, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE TRAILER VEHICLE

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026

18/657,821

Patent 12588293

ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE PROTECTION CIRCUIT USING GAN-BASED DEVICES

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026

18/694,928

Patent 12576749

BATTERY CONTROL WITH DUAL BROADCAST

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+22.9%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 567 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.