Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/419,021

GAS SUPPLY SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 22, 2024

Priority

Feb 21, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0023026 +1 more

Examiner

TUROCY, DAVID P

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +35.5% interview lift. Interview already conducted in this application's prosecution history. This examiner has a 47% grant rate with +35.5% interview lift. Since an interview has already been tried, recommend written response with narrowed claims based on precedent claim evolution patterns.

Based on 899 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TUROCY, DAVID P View full profile →

Grants 47% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

420 granted / 899 resolved

-13.3% vs TC avg

Strong +36% interview lift

Without

With

+35.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 6m

Avg Prosecution

68 currently pending

Career history

976

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

83.3%

+43.3% vs TC avg

§102

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

§112

4.8%

-35.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 899 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 22, 2024

Application Filed

May 04, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 12, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Jun 15, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Precedent Cases

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4y 1m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/259,996

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3y 0m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/933,197

Patent 12668551

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1y 8m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/274,618

Patent 12635079

DONOR PLATE, DEPOSITION DEVICE AND DEPOSITION METHOD

2y 9m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

17/524,884

Patent 12588261

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4y 4m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

47%

Grant Probability

82%

With Interview (+35.5%)

3y 6m (~1y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 899 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.