Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/926,498

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Examiner

BUKHARI, AQEEL H

Art Unit

Tech Center

Volvo Car Corporation

Assignee

Volvo Group

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 644 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BUKHARI, AQEEL H View full profile →

Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

551 granted / 644 resolved

+25.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+14.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

674

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

66.0%

+26.0% vs TC avg

§102

27.4%

-12.6% vs TC avg

§112

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 644 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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1y 8m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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Patent 12662017

MANAGEMENT OF RECHARGEABLE ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM HAVING CONSTRAINED POWER MODULE

2y 5m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/764,598

Patent 12658708

DETERMINING ENERGY SOURCES TO A LOCATION

1y 11m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/917,124

Patent 12654867

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1y 8m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/950,279

Patent 12654866

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1y 7m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+14.3%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 644 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.