Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/498,544

Display Device

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 31, 2023

Priority

Dec 15, 2022 — RE 10-2022-0175658

Examiner

BURNS, TREMESHA WILLIS

Art Unit

2847

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

LG Display Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +17.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 867 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

673 granted / 867 resolved

+9.6% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+17.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

54 currently pending

Career history

887

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

47.2%

+7.2% vs TC avg

§102

49.9%

+9.9% vs TC avg

§112

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 867 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 31, 2023

Application Filed

May 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/002,096

Patent 12683071

NOISE/VIBRATION REDUCTION DEVICE FOR TRANSFORMERS

3y 7m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/529,499

Patent 12676463

ADJUSTABLE-DEPTH RING ASSEMBLY

2y 7m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/333,479

Patent 12668374

DOUBLE-SHELL LIGHTNING PROTECTION CAP WITH IMPROVED ASSEMBLY

3y 0m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/548,771

Patent 12672234

CONNECTING ARRANGEMENT

2y 10m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/440,418

Patent 12666544

TEMPORARY PANEL RAILS

2y 4m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+17.7%)

2y 6m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 867 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.