Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 19/006,375

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Examiner

POINT, RUFUS C

Art Unit

Tech Center

Volvo Car Corporation

Assignee

Volvo Group

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +18.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 724 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

537 granted / 724 resolved

+14.2% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+18.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

746

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§103

90.9%

+50.9% vs TC avg

§102

4.5%

-35.5% vs TC avg

§112

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 724 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+18.2%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 724 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.