Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/959,022

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

BAIRD, EDWARD J

Art Unit

Tech Center

Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Assignee

Ford Global Technologies LLC

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +67.2% interview lift. Interview already conducted in this application's prosecution history. This examiner has a 49% grant rate with +67.2% interview lift. Since an interview has already been tried, recommend written response with narrowed claims based on precedent claim evolution patterns.

Based on 430 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BAIRD, EDWARD J View full profile →

Grants 49% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

211 granted / 430 resolved

-10.9% vs TC avg

Strong +67% interview lift

Without

With

+67.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 0m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

451

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

10.9%

-29.1% vs TC avg

§103

80.2%

+40.2% vs TC avg

§102

3.1%

-36.9% vs TC avg

§112

5.1%

-34.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 430 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 01, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Dec 30, 2025

Examiner Interview Summary

Dec 30, 2025

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Dec 31, 2025

Response Filed

May 07, 2026

Final Rejection mailed

Jul 08, 2026

Interview Requested

Precedent Cases

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18/373,837

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3y 3m 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

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

49%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+67.2%)

4y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 430 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.