Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/416,010

AIR CONDITIONER INCLUDING INDOOR UNIT

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 18, 2024

Priority

Oct 06, 2021 — JP 2021-164673 +1 more

Examiner

TIGHE, DANA K

Art Unit

3762

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (76%); +17.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 658 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TIGHE, DANA K View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

499 granted / 658 resolved

+5.8% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+17.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

675

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

79.0%

+39.0% vs TC avg

§102

6.1%

-33.9% vs TC avg

§112

13.5%

-26.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 658 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 18, 2024

Application Filed

May 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+17.3%)

3y 3m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 658 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.