Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/211,991

METHOD FOR OPERATING A POWER BRAKE SYSTEM, POWER BRAKE SYSTEM, AND A MOTOR VEHICLE

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 19, 2025

Priority

May 24, 2024 — DE 10 2024 204 790.2

Examiner

ZALESKAS, JOHN M

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Robert Bosch GmbH

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 62% of cases after interview

— +19.3% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 635 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ZALESKAS, JOHN M View full profile →

Grants 62% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

393 granted / 635 resolved

+1.9% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+19.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

666

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

75.2%

+35.2% vs TC avg

§102

11.2%

-28.8% vs TC avg

§112

12.1%

-27.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 635 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 19, 2025

Application Filed

Jul 08, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

62%

Grant Probability

81%

With Interview (+19.3%)

2y 7m (~1y 5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 635 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.