Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/014,891

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Examiner

KHALED, ABDALLA A

Art Unit

Tech Center

Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Assignee

Ford Global Technologies LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +22.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (73%); +22.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 245 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KHALED, ABDALLA A View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

178 granted / 245 resolved

+12.7% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+22.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

34 currently pending

Career history

288

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

10.4%

-29.6% vs TC avg

§103

86.3%

+46.3% vs TC avg

§102

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§112

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 245 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+22.0%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 245 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.