Last updated: August 30, 2026

Application No. 18/939,879

SAFETY RETAINER FOR A CABIN OF A VEHICLE, VEHICLE COMPRISING SUCH A SAFETY RETAINER, AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING MAINTENANCE OF SUCH A VEHICLE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 07, 2024

Priority

Nov 14, 2023 — EU 23209811.1

Examiner

FULLER, ROBERT EDWARD

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Volvo Group

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +2.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+2.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 855 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

FULLER, ROBERT EDWARD View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

676 granted / 855 resolved

+19.1% vs TC avg

Minimal +3% lift

Without

With

+2.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

879

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

40.2%

+0.2% vs TC avg

§102

27.5%

-12.5% vs TC avg

§112

25.3%

-14.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 855 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 07, 2024

Application Filed

Aug 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12715514

VEHICLE SKELETON STRUCTURE

2y 8m to grant Granted Aug 25, 2026

18/947,984

Patent 12716352

WIRELESS TELEMETRY SYSTEM FOR HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING

1y 9m to grant Granted Aug 25, 2026

18/487,371

Patent 12709229

STORAGE DEVICE FOR VEHICLE

2y 10m to grant Granted Aug 18, 2026

18/218,226

Patent 12698038

VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE

3y 1m to grant Granted Aug 04, 2026

18/303,388

Patent 12696838

GARDEN TOOL POWER SOURCE COMPARTMENT HAVING DRAINAGE

3y 3m to grant Granted Aug 04, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

82%

With Interview (+2.9%)

2y 9m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 855 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.