Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/910,137

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

WHITE, RODNEY BARNETT

Art Unit

3636

Tech Center

Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Assignee

Ford Global Technologies LLC

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (83%); +17.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 2191 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WHITE, RODNEY BARNETT View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1809 granted / 2191 resolved

+22.6% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+17.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 8m

Avg Prosecution

50 currently pending

Career history

2215

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

50.4%

+10.4% vs TC avg

§102

20.4%

-19.6% vs TC avg

§112

25.1%

-14.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 2191 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Apr 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 16, 2026

Response Filed

Jun 30, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+17.7%)

1y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 2191 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.