Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/279,300

Apparatus for Simulating Thermal Wrinkles of Electrode Sheet and Simulation Method Using the Same

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 29, 2023

Priority

Nov 11, 2021 — RE 10-2021-0154371 +1 more

Examiner

TAKEUCHI, YOSHITOSHI

Art Unit

1723

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

LG Energy Solution Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +25.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (66%); +25.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 807 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TAKEUCHI, YOSHITOSHI View full profile →

Grants 66% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

534 granted / 807 resolved

+1.2% vs TC avg

Strong +25% interview lift

Without

With

+25.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

46 currently pending

Career history

854

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

95.1%

+55.1% vs TC avg

§102

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§112

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 807 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 29, 2023

Application Filed

May 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

66%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+25.4%)

3y 4m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 807 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.