Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 19/047,702

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

MANLEY, SHERMAN D

Art Unit

3747

Tech Center

HYUNDAI MOBIS CO., LTD.

Assignee

Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.3% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 579 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MANLEY, SHERMAN D View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allow Rate

486 granted / 579 resolved

+23.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+12.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

607

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.6%

-35.4% vs TC avg

§103

33.9%

-6.1% vs TC avg

§102

44.6%

+4.6% vs TC avg

§112

14.6%

-25.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 579 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Mar 14, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+12.3%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 579 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.