Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/287,548

Battery Cell Including Electrode Tab Having Breakage Prevention Function and Battery Module Including the Same

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 19, 2023

Priority

Apr 15, 2022 — RE 10-2022-0047082 +1 more

Examiner

LEONG, SUSAN DANG

Art Unit

1754

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

LG Energy Solution Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 64% of cases after interview

— +39.1% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 543 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LEONG, SUSAN DANG View full profile →

Grants 64% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

346 granted / 543 resolved

-1.3% vs TC avg

Strong +39% interview lift

Without

With

+39.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

6 currently pending

Career history

549

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

76.2%

+36.2% vs TC avg

§102

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

§112

5.6%

-34.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 543 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 19, 2023

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 15, 2026

Interview Requested

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

64%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+39.1%)

3y 1m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 543 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.