Last updated: August 17, 2026

Application No. 35/525,523

Wheel for an automobile

Final Rejection

Filed

Dec 16, 2024

Priority

Jun 24, 2024 — RE 30-2024-0024817

Examiner

MAGER, ADAM C

Art Unit

2961

Tech Center

2900

Assignee

Kia Corporation

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +2.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+2.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 350 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MAGER, ADAM C View full profile →

Grants 98% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

343 granted / 350 resolved

+38.0% vs TC avg

Minimal +2% lift

Without

With

+2.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 10m

Avg Prosecution

5 currently pending

Career history

351

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

§102

6.8%

-33.2% vs TC avg

§112

86.6%

+46.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 350 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 16, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 24, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 24, 2026

Response Filed

Jul 24, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

35/526,432

Patent D1140777

Automobile

1y 0m to grant Granted Aug 11, 2026

35/526,940

Patent D1140798

Mobility scooter

11m to grant Granted Aug 11, 2026

35/526,945

Patent D1140797

Mobility scooter

11m to grant Granted Aug 11, 2026

35/523,278

Patent D1139000

Part for vehicles

2y 7m to grant Granted Aug 04, 2026

35/524,921

Patent D1138884

Automobile

2y 3m to grant Granted Aug 04, 2026

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

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

98%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+2.2%)

1y 10m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 350 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.