Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/344,797

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Priority

Jun 29, 2023 — divisional of 12/448,825

Examiner

SIDKY, YAHYA I

Art Unit

3675

Tech Center

FCA US LLC

Assignee

Fca US LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +22.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (76%); +22.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 216 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SIDKY, YAHYA I View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

164 granted / 216 resolved

+15.9% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+22.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

246

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

70.2%

+30.2% vs TC avg

§102

15.2%

-24.8% vs TC avg

§112

13.3%

-26.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 216 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Apr 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

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LOCKING DEVICE FOR A DOOR

2y 0m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/695,965

Patent 12644501

ELECTRONIC LOCK TRANSMISSION STRUCTURE, ELECTRONIC LOCK, AND MOTOR VEHICLE

2y 2m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

18/553,116

Patent 12624573

ELECTROMECHANICAL LOCK ASSEMBLY

2y 7m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

18/931,566

Patent 12624574

LOCKING ASSEMBLY WITH SPRING MECHANISM

1y 6m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

18/374,869

Patent 12618272

HIDDEN DOOR HANDLE, VEHICLE DOOR AND VEHICLE

2y 7m to grant Granted May 05, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+22.6%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 216 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.