Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/499,406

SIDE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY WITHIN A REFRIGERATOR APPLIANCE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 01, 2023

Examiner

WRIGHT, KIMBERLEY S

Art Unit

3637

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (70%); +19.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 870 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WRIGHT, KIMBERLEY S View full profile →

Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

608 granted / 870 resolved

+17.9% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+19.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

908

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

25.9%

-14.1% vs TC avg

§102

50.1%

+10.1% vs TC avg

§112

16.8%

-23.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 870 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 01, 2023

Application Filed

Jul 02, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Aug 22, 2025

Response Filed

Sep 08, 2025

Final Rejection mailed

Oct 29, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Precedent Cases

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18/972,438

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REFRIGERATOR

2y 10m to grant Granted May 05, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+19.6%)

2y 0m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 870 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.