Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/993,889

METHOD FOR DETERMINING A LANE MARKING OF A LANE FOR A VEHICLE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 13, 2025

Priority

Aug 12, 2022 — DE 10 2022 208 429.2 +1 more

Examiner

REINERT, JONATHAN E

Art Unit

3668

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Robert Bosch GmbH

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +4.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+4.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 92 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

REINERT, JONATHAN E View full profile →

Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

80 granted / 92 resolved

+35.0% vs TC avg

Minimal +5% lift

Without

With

+4.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

109

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

7.9%

-32.1% vs TC avg

§103

70.9%

+30.9% vs TC avg

§102

14.8%

-25.2% vs TC avg

§112

6.4%

-33.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 92 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 13, 2025

Application Filed

May 18, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+4.7%)

2y 6m (~1y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 92 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.