Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/516,329

THREE-DIMENSIONAL CROSSLINKER COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ELECTRONIC DEVICES USING THE SAME

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 21, 2023

Priority

Jun 10, 2020 — RE 10-2020-0070392 +2 more

Examiner

TRAYWICK, ANDREW PRESTON

Art Unit

1737

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +27.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (72%); +27.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 121 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TRAYWICK, ANDREW PRESTON View full profile →

Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

87 granted / 121 resolved

+6.9% vs TC avg

Strong +28% interview lift

Without

With

+27.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

161

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

87.3%

+47.3% vs TC avg

§102

3.2%

-36.8% vs TC avg

§112

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 121 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 21, 2023

Application Filed

May 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+27.5%)

3y 1m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 121 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.