Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/238,787

COOKING DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 28, 2023

Priority

Apr 28, 2021 — RE 10-2021-0055266 +1 more

Examiner

ELLIOTT, TOPAZ L

Art Unit

3761

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 493 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ELLIOTT, TOPAZ L View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

413 granted / 493 resolved

+13.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+11.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

520

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

65.4%

+25.4% vs TC avg

§102

10.5%

-29.5% vs TC avg

§112

20.9%

-19.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 493 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 28, 2023

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12677920

HAIRSTYLING DEVICE

3y 5m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/387,564

Patent 12669069

BEARING CHAMBER WITH MAPPED THERMAL HEAT EXCHANGE FINS

2y 7m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/676,601

Patent 12661732

MANIPULATION OF RESONANT ELEMENTS IN SWITCHING POWER SUPPLIES

2y 0m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/677,221

Patent 12660125

Electric Heating Device

2y 0m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

17/763,200

Patent 12617652

BUILDING FACILITY VIBRATION MEASUREMENT DEVICE AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

4y 1m to grant Granted May 05, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+11.2%)

2y 3m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 493 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.