Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/980,632

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Examiner

STECKBAUER, KEVIN R

Art Unit

Tech Center

Siemens Mobility, Inc.

Assignee

Siemens Aktiengesellschaft

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 644 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

STECKBAUER, KEVIN R View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

527 granted / 644 resolved

+21.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+7.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

656

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§103

65.5%

+25.5% vs TC avg

§102

21.5%

-18.5% vs TC avg

§112

10.2%

-29.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 644 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+7.9%)

2y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 644 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.