Last updated: August 30, 2026

Application No. 18/922,620

ELECTRONICS UNIT FOR A TRACTION BATTERY OF A VEHICLE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 22, 2024

Priority

Oct 26, 2023 — EU 23206120.0

Examiner

SHELTON, IAN BRYCE

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Volvo Group

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 266 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SHELTON, IAN BRYCE View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

207 granted / 266 resolved

+17.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +15% lift

Without

With

+14.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

281

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

51.0%

+11.0% vs TC avg

§102

23.3%

-16.7% vs TC avg

§112

21.2%

-18.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 266 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 22, 2024

Application Filed

Aug 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/389,851

Patent 12703305

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2y 7m to grant Granted Aug 11, 2026

18/568,572

Patent 12691828

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2y 7m to grant Granted Jul 28, 2026

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Patent 12673713

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+14.6%)

2y 2m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 266 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.