Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/536,377

DRYING APPARATUSES AND DRYING METHODS USING THE SAME

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 12, 2023

Priority

Apr 12, 2023 — CN 202310426923.2

Examiner

GRAVINI, STEPHEN MICHAEL

Art Unit

3753

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

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

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +18.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1619 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GRAVINI, STEPHEN MICHAEL View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1268 granted / 1619 resolved

+8.3% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+18.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

33 currently pending

Career history

1650

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§103

62.1%

+22.1% vs TC avg

§102

6.7%

-33.3% vs TC avg

§112

8.1%

-31.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1619 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 12, 2023

Application Filed

Apr 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

17/948,436

Patent 12663448

VOLTAGE PHASE DETECTION FOR A LAUNDRY APPLIANCE

3y 9m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/216,241

Patent 12662772

Laundry Appliance With Heat Pump Having Improved Evaporator Efficiency

2y 12m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

17/995,402

Patent 12654361

PROCESS FOR DEODORIZATION OF RECYCLED POLYOLEFIN PELLETS

3y 8m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/221,933

Patent 12655575

CLOTHES DRYER AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR

2y 11m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/256,081

Patent 12656059

PROCESS FOR REMOVING WATER FROM A PARTICULATE MATERIAL

3y 0m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+18.7%)

2y 6m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1619 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.