Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/985,789

Untitled Application

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Examiner

KUNTZ, JEWEL A

Art Unit

Tech Center

Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

Assignee

Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 73 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KUNTZ, JEWEL A View full profile →

Grants 71% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

52 granted / 73 resolved

+11.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+13.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

108

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

6.8%

-33.2% vs TC avg

§103

91.0%

+51.0% vs TC avg

§102

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

§112

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 73 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 6m to grant Granted Mar 03, 2026

18/022,369

Patent 12542012

TEST SYSTEM, CONTROL DEVICE, TEST METHOD, AND TEST SYSTEM PROGRAM

2y 11m to grant Granted Feb 03, 2026

17/380,796

Patent 12523490

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4y 5m to grant Granted Jan 13, 2026

18/088,409

Patent 12518631

Vehicle Scheduling Method, Electronic Equipment and Storage Medium

3y 0m to grant Granted Jan 06, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

71%

Grant Probability

85%

With Interview (+13.4%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 73 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.