Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/288,173

LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY WITH EASY STATE OF CHARGE ESTIMATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 24, 2023

Priority

Apr 13, 2022 — RE 10-2022-0045855 +1 more

Examiner

DOUYETTE, KENNETH J

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

LG Energy Solution Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1525 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DOUYETTE, KENNETH J View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1245 granted / 1525 resolved

+21.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+14.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

42 currently pending

Career history

1565

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

86.2%

+46.2% vs TC avg

§102

3.2%

-36.8% vs TC avg

§112

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1525 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 24, 2023

Application Filed

Apr 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/179,388

Patent 12683222

BATTERY MODULE

3y 4m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/405,989

Patent 12680422

METHOD FOR POWERING WITH A HYBRID BATTERY PACK SYSTEM

2y 6m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/163,886

Patent 12676358

BATTERY MODULE

3y 5m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

17/629,884

Patent 12671109

BATTERY

4y 5m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

17/799,135

Patent 12671077

ELECTRODE, USE THEREOF, BATTERY, AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING AN ELECTRODE

3y 10m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+14.4%)

2y 9m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1525 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.