Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/170,363

METHOD TO CONTROL A STEER-BY-WIRE STEERING SYSTEM OF A ROAD VEHICLE WITH ACTIVE INERTIA FEEDBACK

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 04, 2025

Priority

Oct 05, 2022 — continuation of PCTEP2022077751

Examiner

REINBOLD, SCOTT A

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 347 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

REINBOLD, SCOTT A View full profile →

Grants 69% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

239 granted / 347 resolved

+8.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+12.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

379

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.8%

-36.2% vs TC avg

§103

68.9%

+28.9% vs TC avg

§102

14.2%

-25.8% vs TC avg

§112

12.5%

-27.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 347 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 04, 2025

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 3m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

69%

Grant Probability

82%

With Interview (+12.7%)

2y 8m (~1y 4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 347 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.