Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/914,884

WHEEL

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 14, 2024

Priority

May 07, 2024 — RE 10-2024-0059946

Examiner

ROGERS, ADAM D

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Kia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +22.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (82%); +22.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1381 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ROGERS, ADAM D View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1135 granted / 1381 resolved

+22.2% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+22.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

41 currently pending

Career history

1406

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

50.2%

+10.2% vs TC avg

§102

9.1%

-30.9% vs TC avg

§112

39.0%

-1.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1381 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 14, 2024

Application Filed

May 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/865,352

Patent 12680532

SPACE-SAVING HOUSING MOUNTING

1y 8m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/978,251

Patent 12679312

BRAKE PEDAL WITH SAFETY FEATURES

1y 7m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

17/830,972

Patent 12667470

ANTAGONISTIC DRIVE DEVICE WITH CAPSTANS AND TENDON TRANSMISSION

4y 0m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/359,348

Patent 12668298

STEERING SYSTEM FOR USE IN TURNING STEERABLE VEHICLE WHEELS

2y 11m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/860,771

Patent 12663068

TRANSMISSION WITH HOUSING PARTS, FOR EXAMPLE, TWO IDENTICALLY CONFIGURED HOUSING PARTS

1y 7m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+22.6%)

2y 0m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1381 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.