Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/397,354

SOLDER REFLOW APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 27, 2023

Priority

Mar 03, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0028416

Examiner

LOPEZ, JORGE ANDRES

Art Unit

2897

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +4.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+4.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 30 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 97% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

29 granted / 30 resolved

+28.7% vs TC avg

Minimal +4% lift

Without

With

+4.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 5m

Avg Prosecution

34 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

93.3%

+53.3% vs TC avg

§102

6.7%

-33.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 30 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 27, 2023

Application Filed

May 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

97%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+4.5%)

3y 5m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 30 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.