Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/218,248

METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING A VEHICLE IN A TRAFFIC AREA

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 24, 2025

Priority

May 24, 2024 — DE 10 2024 204 826.7

Examiner

DUNNE, KENNETH MICHAEL

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Continental AG

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 297 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DUNNE, KENNETH MICHAEL View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

229 granted / 297 resolved

+17.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+11.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

319

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

§103

69.0%

+29.0% vs TC avg

§102

9.2%

-30.8% vs TC avg

§112

9.7%

-30.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 297 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 24, 2025

Application Filed

May 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+11.0%)

2y 5m (~1y 3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 297 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.