Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/914,568

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Examiner

PERKINS, THEODORE L

Art Unit

Tech Center

Tesla, Inc.

Assignee

Tesla Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +22.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +22.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 84 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PERKINS, THEODORE L View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

62 granted / 84 resolved

+13.8% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+22.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

111

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

89.5%

+49.5% vs TC avg

§102

4.3%

-35.7% vs TC avg

§112

6.2%

-33.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 84 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 15, 2026

Interview Requested

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/075,964

Patent 12671298

POWER TOOL WITH COMPACT OUTER-ROTOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY

3y 6m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/605,565

Patent 12665469

MOTOR AND BLOW DEVICE USING THE SAME

2y 3m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/675,740

Patent 12655873

BEARING WITH ANTI-CORROSION FUNCTION

2y 0m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

17/887,961

Patent 12640624

ELECTRIC MACHINE WITH COMBINED ROTOR AND COOLING FAN

3y 9m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

18/185,380

Patent 12640600

METHOD OF PRODUCING MAGNET MATERIAL, METHOD OF PRODUCING ROTOR OF ELECTRIC MOTOR, METHOD OF PRODUCING ELECTRIC MOTOR, AND MAGNET MATERIAL

3y 2m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+22.2%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 84 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.