Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/438,009

DISPLAY APPARATUS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 09, 2024

Priority

Mar 29, 2018 — RE 10-2018-0036609 +2 more

Examiner

QUINTO, KEVIN V

Art Unit

2893

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Samsung Display Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +1.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+1.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 854 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

QUINTO, KEVIN V View full profile →

Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

725 granted / 854 resolved

+16.9% vs TC avg

Minimal +2% lift

Without

With

+1.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

884

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

76.3%

+36.3% vs TC avg

§102

13.6%

-26.4% vs TC avg

§112

5.1%

-34.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 854 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 09, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

86%

With Interview (+1.6%)

2y 6m (~1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 854 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.