Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/566,813

Non-Aqueous Electrolyte Solution for Lithium Secondary Battery and Lithium Secondary Battery Including the Same

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 04, 2023

Priority

Dec 01, 2021 — RE 10-2021-0169690 +2 more

Examiner

MCCLURE, JOSHUA PATRICK

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

LG Energy Solution Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 52% of cases after interview

— +15.3% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 84 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MCCLURE, JOSHUA PATRICK View full profile →

Grants 52% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

44 granted / 84 resolved

-7.6% vs TC avg

Strong +15% interview lift

Without

With

+15.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

32 currently pending

Career history

124

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

79.2%

+39.2% vs TC avg

§102

15.1%

-24.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 84 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 04, 2023

Application Filed

May 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12676389

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3y 4m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

17/942,809

Patent 12665205

AUTOMATED COIN CELL BATTERY MANUFACTURING SYSTEM

3y 9m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

17/915,374

Patent 12658517

BATTERY MODULE AND BATTERY PACK INCLUDING THE SAME

3y 8m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

17/789,453

Patent 12626921

CARBON ELECTRODE FOR DYE-SENSITIZED BETAVOLTAIC BATTERIES, BETAVOLTAIC BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

3y 10m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

17/707,966

Patent 12614811

SECONDARY BATTERY

4y 1m to grant Granted Apr 28, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

52%

Grant Probability

68%

With Interview (+15.3%)

3y 4m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 84 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.