Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/484,331

ELECTROLYTE FOR LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY AND LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 10, 2023

Priority

Nov 14, 2022 — RE 10-2022-0151990

Examiner

SHEIKH, HUMERA N

Art Unit

1726

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +3.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+3.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 240 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SHEIKH, HUMERA N View full profile →

Grants 44% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

105 granted / 240 resolved

-21.2% vs TC avg

Minimal +3% lift

Without

With

+3.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 6m

Avg Prosecution

8 currently pending

Career history

248

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

78.2%

+38.2% vs TC avg

§102

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

§112

7.8%

-32.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 240 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 10, 2023

Application Filed

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

44%

Grant Probability

47%

With Interview (+3.4%)

4y 6m (~1y 8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 240 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.