Last updated: August 17, 2026

Application No. 18/563,802

BATTERY SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 22, 2023

Priority

Nov 08, 2021 — RE 10-2021-0152521 +1 more

Examiner

HESS, DANIEL A

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

LG Energy Solution Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1256 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HESS, DANIEL A View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1007 granted / 1256 resolved

+20.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+7.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

36 currently pending

Career history

1268

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

§103

56.5%

+16.5% vs TC avg

§102

19.0%

-21.0% vs TC avg

§112

10.7%

-29.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1256 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 22, 2023

Application Filed

Jul 15, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/478,387

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2y 9m to grant Granted Jul 21, 2026

19/110,149

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+7.5%)

2y 3m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1256 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.