Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/268,758

Method for Determining Charging Profile of Battery and Battery Charging System Using the Same

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 21, 2023

Priority

Oct 07, 2021 — RE 10-2021-0133409 +1 more

Examiner

FIN, MICHAEL RUTLAND

Art Unit

2836

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

LG Energy Solution Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 640 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

FIN, MICHAEL RUTLAND View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

513 granted / 640 resolved

+12.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+13.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

659

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

86.4%

+46.4% vs TC avg

§102

8.9%

-31.1% vs TC avg

§112

3.5%

-36.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 640 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 21, 2023

Application Filed

Apr 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/273,752

Patent 12683424

CHARGER FOR A BATTERY PACK, CHARGING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CHARGING

2y 11m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/546,820

Patent 12676513

POWER TRANSFER DISABLEMENT SWITCH IN A WIRELESS POWER RECEPTION APPARATUS

2y 10m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/821,079

Patent 12676470

OVER VOLTAGE PROTECTION FOR A WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER SYSTEM

1y 10m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/846,646

Patent 12676498

BACKUP POWER SUPPLY

1y 9m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/995,274

Patent 12676474

POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT, BACKUP POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM, AND MOVING VEHICLE

1y 5m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+13.6%)

2y 4m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 640 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.