Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/282,454

PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT FOR SENSING VIBRATION OF FUSE BOX

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 15, 2023

Priority

Mar 16, 2021 — RE 10-2021-0034141 +1 more

Examiner

LUSTGRAAF, BENJAMIN T

Art Unit

1727

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

LG Energy Solution Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 30 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LUSTGRAAF, BENJAMIN T View full profile →

Grants 60% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

18 granted / 30 resolved

-5.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +15% lift

Without

With

+14.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

87.8%

+47.8% vs TC avg

§102

9.9%

-30.1% vs TC avg

§112

2.3%

-37.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 30 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 15, 2023

Application Filed

May 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

17/896,110

Patent 12665241

TEMPERATURE RAISING SYSTEM

3y 10m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/657,806

Patent 12658528

SEPARATOR AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREFOR, BATTERY, AND ELECTRIC APPARATUS

2y 1m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/065,616

Patent 12609353

POSITIVE ELECTRODE PIECE AND SECONDARY BATTERY INCLUDING SAME

3y 4m to grant Granted Apr 21, 2026

18/583,541

Patent 12609295

ELECTRODE FOR SECONDARY BATTERY AND SECONDARY BATTERY

2y 2m to grant Granted Apr 21, 2026

17/943,689

Patent 12597592

ELECTRODE FOR SECONDARY BATTERY AND SECONDARY BATTERY

3y 6m to grant Granted Apr 07, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

60%

Grant Probability

75%

With Interview (+14.9%)

3y 4m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 30 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.