Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/949,014

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

MARTIN, ELIZABETH J

Art Unit

Tech Center

Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Assignee

Ford Global Technologies LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (79%); +21.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 946 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MARTIN, ELIZABETH J View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

746 granted / 946 resolved

+18.9% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+21.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

968

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

77.9%

+37.9% vs TC avg

§102

7.9%

-32.1% vs TC avg

§112

12.8%

-27.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 946 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 3m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/796,559

Patent 12669276

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1y 10m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/279,094

Patent 12663197

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2y 10m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/489,596

Patent 12661948

VEHICULAR THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

2y 8m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+21.1%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 946 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.