Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/988,724

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

VORCE, AMELIA J.I.

Art Unit

Tech Center

Zoox, Inc.

Assignee

Zoox Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +22.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (73%); +22.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 278 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

VORCE, AMELIA J.I. View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

202 granted / 278 resolved

+12.7% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+22.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

294

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.1%

-34.9% vs TC avg

§103

69.6%

+29.6% vs TC avg

§102

4.5%

-35.5% vs TC avg

§112

15.4%

-24.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 278 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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1y 10m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/137,974

Patent 12662207

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3y 2m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Patent 12643562

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2y 5m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+22.2%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 278 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.