Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/952,751

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Jul 15, 2024 — RE 10-2024-0093027

Examiner

ENGLE, PATRICIA LYNN

Art Unit

Tech Center

Kia Corporation

Assignee

Kia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 63% of cases after interview

— +30.4% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 253 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ENGLE, PATRICIA LYNN View full profile →

Grants 63% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

159 granted / 253 resolved

+2.8% vs TC avg

Strong +30% interview lift

Without

With

+30.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

8 currently pending

Career history

258

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

62.2%

+22.2% vs TC avg

§102

8.1%

-31.9% vs TC avg

§112

8.3%

-31.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 253 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/585,411

Patent 12649523

VEHICLE BODY FRONT PART STRUCTURE

2y 3m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

18/385,441

Patent 12637015

STRAP MOUNT ASSEMBLY

2y 6m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

18/462,931

Patent 12623732

CAR

2y 8m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

18/614,197

Patent 12617469

REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY FOR A SIDE SILL OF A VEHICLE

2y 1m to grant Granted May 05, 2026

18/363,791

Patent 12612109

VEHICLE BODY SIDE SILL REINFORCEMENT PANEL

2y 9m to grant Granted Apr 28, 2026

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

63%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+30.4%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 253 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.