Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/939,837

Untitled Application

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Examiner

MCPARTLIN, SARAH BURNHAM

Art Unit

Tech Center

LEAR CORPORATION

Assignee

Lear Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +22.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (70%); +22.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1205 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MCPARTLIN, SARAH BURNHAM View full profile →

Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

842 granted / 1205 resolved

+9.9% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+22.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

1219

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

59.4%

+19.4% vs TC avg

§102

11.7%

-28.3% vs TC avg

§112

22.0%

-18.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1205 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 15, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/669,305

Patent RE50928

FOLDABLE DISPLAY DEVICE

2y 1m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/629,924

Patent 12653303

TRAY WITH UNDER-MATTRESS MOUNT

2y 2m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/675,325

Patent 12654757

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2y 0m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/709,252

Patent 12649393

VEHICLE SEAT SLIDE

2y 1m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+22.1%)

2y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1205 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.