Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/904,393

MODULAR WIND FAIRINGS AND METHODS OF USE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 02, 2024

Priority

Jan 13, 2020 — continuation of 11/312,426 +3 more

Examiner

LYJAK, LORI LYNN

Art Unit

3612

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Dejana Truck And Utility Equipment Co. Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1214 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 90% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1092 granted / 1214 resolved

+38.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+8.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 10m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

1225

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.6%

-37.4% vs TC avg

§103

35.2%

-4.8% vs TC avg

§102

43.4%

+3.4% vs TC avg

§112

14.5%

-25.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1214 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 02, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/533,448

Patent 12680268

HVAC ON FRAME OF WORK MACHINE

2y 7m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/548,529

Patent 12679479

SEALING ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLE

2y 10m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/578,228

Patent 12680269

AGRICULTURAL WORK VEHICLE

2y 6m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/601,801

Patent 12679277

CONSOLE FOR VEHICLE

2y 4m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/641,439

Patent 12679476

DOOR MIRROR STRUCTURE

2y 2m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

90%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+8.5%)

1y 10m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1214 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.