Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/566,723

Battery Abnormality Diagnosing Apparatus and Method

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 04, 2023

Priority

Nov 26, 2021 — RE 10-2021-0166209 +2 more

Examiner

FORRISTALL, JOSHUA L

Art Unit

2857

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

LG Energy Solution Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 63% of cases after interview

— +20.2% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 67 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

FORRISTALL, JOSHUA L View full profile →

Grants 63% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

42 granted / 67 resolved

-5.3% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+20.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

110

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.3%

-34.7% vs TC avg

§103

82.8%

+42.8% vs TC avg

§102

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§112

10.2%

-29.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 67 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 04, 2023

Application Filed

Apr 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

63%

Grant Probability

83%

With Interview (+20.2%)

3y 2m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 67 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.