Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/569,977

BUNDLE-TYPE CARBON NANOTUBES

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 13, 2023

Priority

Jan 13, 2022 — RE 10-2022-0005133 +1 more

Examiner

RUMP, RICHARD M

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

LG Chem Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +20.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +20.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1072 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RUMP, RICHARD M View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

798 granted / 1072 resolved

+14.4% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+20.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

37 currently pending

Career history

1106

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

78.3%

+38.3% vs TC avg

§102

12.0%

-28.0% vs TC avg

§112

5.0%

-35.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1072 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 13, 2023

Application Filed

May 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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METHOD FOR PRODUCING LITHIUM METAL COMPOSITE OXIDE

3y 1m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/066,737

Patent 12655025

METHOD FOR FUSION OF CARBON NANOSTRUCTURES

3y 6m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/103,075

Patent 12655498

Process for Producing Lithium Salts

3y 4m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

17/991,095

Patent 12641909

METHOD OF FABRICATING A HALIDE PEROVSKITE

3y 6m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+20.1%)

2y 6m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1072 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.