Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/976,952

Untitled Application

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Examiner

ABD EL LATIF, HOSSAM M

Art Unit

Tech Center

FCA US LLC

Assignee

Fca US LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +18.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 275 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ABD EL LATIF, HOSSAM M View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

221 granted / 275 resolved

+20.4% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+18.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

307

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

§103

88.5%

+48.5% vs TC avg

§102

5.2%

-34.8% vs TC avg

§112

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 275 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+18.9%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 275 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.