Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/999,300

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Examiner

OSTERHOUT, SHELLEY MARIE

Art Unit

Tech Center

Aptiv Technologies AG

Assignee

Aptiv Technologies AG

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 65% of cases after interview

— +32.1% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 71 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

OSTERHOUT, SHELLEY MARIE View full profile →

Grants 65% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

46 granted / 71 resolved

+4.8% vs TC avg

Strong +32% interview lift

Without

With

+32.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

104

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

§103

89.7%

+49.7% vs TC avg

§102

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

§112

5.8%

-34.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 71 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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METHOD AND DEVICE FOR OPERATING A VEHICLE, AND DRIVING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE

2y 2m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

17/794,615

Patent 12623639

ELECTRONIC BRAKE SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR

3y 9m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

18/082,568

Patent 12583324

Working Vehicle

3y 3m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026

17/668,428

Patent 12552524

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING A THERMAL AND ELECTRICAL POWER PLANT FOR A ROTORCRAFT

4y 0m to grant Granted Feb 17, 2026

18/267,233

Patent 12541210

UNMANNED VEHICLE AND DELIVERY SYSTEM

2y 7m to grant Granted Feb 03, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

65%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+32.1%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 71 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.