Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/533,342

VACUUM DRYING APPARATUSES, VACUUM DRYING METHODS AND DISPLAY PANELS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 08, 2023

Priority

Mar 06, 2023 — CN 202310239680.1

Examiner

GRAVINI, STEPHEN MICHAEL

Art Unit

3799

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Semiconductor Display Technology Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +18.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1623 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GRAVINI, STEPHEN MICHAEL View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1270 granted / 1623 resolved

+8.3% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+18.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

1653

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§103

61.9%

+21.9% vs TC avg

§102

6.6%

-33.4% vs TC avg

§112

8.3%

-31.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1623 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 08, 2023

Application Filed

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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17/948,436

Patent 12663448

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3y 9m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Patent 12654361

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3y 8m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+18.8%)

2y 6m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1623 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.