Last updated: April 19, 2026

Application No. 18/355,241

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Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 19, 2023

Examiner

HUNTER, JOHN S

Art Unit

3761

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +24.2% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 360 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 82% — above average

Career Allow Rate

296 granted / 360 resolved

+12.2% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+24.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

385

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.1%

-36.9% vs TC avg

§103

34.6%

-5.4% vs TC avg

§102

29.6%

-10.4% vs TC avg

§112

28.0%

-12.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 360 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 19, 2023

Application Filed

Mar 12, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+24.2%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 360 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

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Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

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Prosecution Projections

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