Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/518,189

MASK CONTROLLING AIR VOLUME AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREFOR

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 22, 2023

Priority

Oct 12, 2022 — RE 10-2022-0130867 +1 more

Examiner

RHEE, KELSEY

Art Unit

3785

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 36% of cases after interview

— +44.0% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 33 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RHEE, KELSEY View full profile →

Grants only 36% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

12 granted / 33 resolved

-33.6% vs TC avg

Strong +44% interview lift

Without

With

+44.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 7m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

§103

82.9%

+42.9% vs TC avg

§102

6.5%

-33.5% vs TC avg

§112

8.1%

-31.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 33 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 22, 2023

Application Filed

May 14, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

36%

Grant Probability

80%

With Interview (+44.0%)

3y 7m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 33 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.