Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/028,089

ELECTROCHEMICAL STACK

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 17, 2025

Priority

Feb 29, 2024 — JP 2024-029405

Examiner

MENDEZ, ZULMARIAM

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +22.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (66%); +22.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 948 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 66% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

624 granted / 948 resolved

+5.8% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+22.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

981

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

84.3%

+44.3% vs TC avg

§102

6.7%

-33.3% vs TC avg

§112

4.7%

-35.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 948 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 17, 2025

Application Filed

May 12, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/086,697

Patent 12668887

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3y 6m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

66%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+22.0%)

3y 2m (~1y 8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 948 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.