Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/916,859

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

EDWARDS, TYLER B

Art Unit

2488

Tech Center

Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Assignee

Ford Global Technologies LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (76%); +15.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 473 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

EDWARDS, TYLER B View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

362 granted / 473 resolved

+16.5% vs TC avg

Strong +15% interview lift

Without

With

+15.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

13 currently pending

Career history

485

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

§103

70.7%

+30.7% vs TC avg

§102

11.2%

-28.8% vs TC avg

§112

5.1%

-34.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 473 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Jun 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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1y 8m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/951,647

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1y 6m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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2y 9m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

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VEHICLE OCCUPANT SECURITY SYSTEMS AND METHODS

3y 6m to grant Granted Apr 21, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+15.1%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 473 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.