Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/288,161

LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY WITH EASY STATE OF CHARGE ESTIMATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 24, 2023

Priority

Apr 13, 2022 — RE 10-2022-0045866 +1 more

Examiner

ORTIZ, ARYANA YASMINE

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

LG Energy Solution Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 48% of cases after interview

— +20.8% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 50 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ORTIZ, ARYANA YASMINE View full profile →

Grants 48% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

24 granted / 50 resolved

-12.0% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+20.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 6m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

111

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

95.0%

+55.0% vs TC avg

§102

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§112

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 50 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 24, 2023

Application Filed

May 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

17/957,223

Patent 12665243

BATTERY

3y 8m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

17/793,825

Patent 12592462

Pouch-Shaped Battery Cell Configured Such that Replenishment of Electrolytic Solution is Possible

3y 8m to grant Granted Mar 31, 2026

17/797,828

Patent 12573690

Pouch Type Secondary Battery And Method For Manufacturing The Same

3y 7m to grant Granted Mar 10, 2026

17/522,361

Patent 12555768

CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY AND LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME

4y 3m to grant Granted Feb 17, 2026

17/572,513

Patent 12525605

CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

4y 0m to grant Granted Jan 13, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

48%

Grant Probability

69%

With Interview (+20.8%)

3y 6m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 50 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.