Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/041,164

ELECTRIC WORK VEHICLE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 30, 2025

Priority

Aug 03, 2022 — JP 2022-123814 +1 more

Examiner

OSTERHOUT, SHELLEY MARIE

Art Unit

3669

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Kubota Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +32.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (65%); +32.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 72 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

OSTERHOUT, SHELLEY MARIE View full profile →

Grants 65% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

47 granted / 72 resolved

+13.3% vs TC avg

Strong +33% interview lift

Without

With

+32.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

104

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

§103

90.0%

+50.0% vs TC avg

§102

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

§112

5.6%

-34.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 72 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 30, 2025

Application Filed

Apr 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/626,518

Patent 12681494

CHARACTERISTIC ESTIMATION OF A VEHICLE USING IMAGING DATA

2y 3m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/631,291

Patent 12673692

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

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

65%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+32.6%)

2y 9m (~1y 4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 72 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.