Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/565,873

Electrode Assembly Folding Apparatus and Method Using the Same

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 30, 2023

Priority

Oct 26, 2021 — RE 10-2021-0143668 +2 more

Examiner

CREPEAU, JONATHAN

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

LG Energy Solution Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (73%); +18.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 929 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

679 granted / 929 resolved

+13.1% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+18.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

958

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

72.0%

+32.0% vs TC avg

§102

8.3%

-31.7% vs TC avg

§112

10.2%

-29.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 929 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 30, 2023

Application Filed

May 18, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+18.1%)

3y 1m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 929 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.