Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/935,281

Untitled Application

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Examiner

GROSS, CARSON

Art Unit

Tech Center

Tesla, Inc.

Assignee

Tesla Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (73%); +21.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 752 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

550 granted / 752 resolved

+13.1% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+21.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

780

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

72.4%

+32.4% vs TC avg

§102

5.7%

-34.3% vs TC avg

§112

14.3%

-25.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 752 resolved cases

Precedent Cases

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+21.3%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 752 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.