Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/175,132

Autonomous Driving Apparatus and Control Method Therefor

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 10, 2025

Priority

Apr 11, 2024 — RE 10-2024-0048941 +1 more

Examiner

RAMIREZ, ELLIS B

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Kia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (81%); +18.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 218 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RAMIREZ, ELLIS B View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

177 granted / 218 resolved

+21.2% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+18.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

239

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§103

83.9%

+43.9% vs TC avg

§102

13.4%

-26.6% vs TC avg

§112

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 218 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 10, 2025

Application Filed

May 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+18.3%)

3y 0m (~1y 9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 218 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.