Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/198,232

Untitled Application

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Filed

Priority

Nov 29, 2024 — RE 10-2024-0174305

Examiner

BRUSHABER, FREDERICK M

Art Unit

Tech Center

KIA CORPORATION

Assignee

Kia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 602 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BRUSHABER, FREDERICK M View full profile →

Grants 90% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

540 granted / 602 resolved

+29.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+7.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

618

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

7.2%

-32.8% vs TC avg

§103

67.1%

+27.1% vs TC avg

§102

10.5%

-29.5% vs TC avg

§112

9.9%

-30.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 602 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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1y 10m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/918,608

Patent 12668230

HYBRID VEHICLE

1y 8m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/737,769

Patent 12664829

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2y 0m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/767,042

Patent 12663796

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1y 11m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

90%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+7.7%)

2y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 602 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.