Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/502,666

SYSTEMS FOR SUPPRESSING THERMAL RUNAWAY IN BATTERY CELLS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 06, 2023

Examiner

INSLER, ELIZABETH

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

GM Global Technology Operations LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +25.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (67%); +25.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 536 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

INSLER, ELIZABETH View full profile →

Grants 67% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

357 granted / 536 resolved

+6.6% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+25.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

37 currently pending

Career history

577

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

71.6%

+31.6% vs TC avg

§102

21.5%

-18.5% vs TC avg

§112

3.3%

-36.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 536 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 06, 2023

Application Filed

May 12, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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CONTAINERIZED SYSTEM FOR MIXING DRY ADDITIVES WITH BULK MATERIAL

3y 8m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

17/727,939

Patent 12642391

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4y 1m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

67%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+25.5%)

3y 1m (~4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 536 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.