Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/360,456

Battery Self-Warming Method

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 27, 2023

Examiner

LYNCH, VICTORIA HOM

Art Unit

1724

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

Comcast Cable Communications LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 833 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LYNCH, VICTORIA HOM View full profile →

Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

720 granted / 833 resolved

+21.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+9.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

37 currently pending

Career history

859

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

75.8%

+35.8% vs TC avg

§102

8.2%

-31.8% vs TC avg

§112

10.7%

-29.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 833 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 27, 2023

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+9.7%)

2y 8m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 833 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.