Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/571,493

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Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 18, 2023

Priority

Jun 22, 2021 — RE 10-2021-0081117 +1 more

Examiner

SAETHER, FLEMMING

Art Unit

3675

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

LG Energy Solution Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +28.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (65%); +28.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1651 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SAETHER, FLEMMING View full profile →

Grants 65% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1073 granted / 1651 resolved

+13.0% vs TC avg

Strong +28% interview lift

Without

With

+28.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

42 currently pending

Career history

1695

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

65.3%

+25.3% vs TC avg

§102

13.3%

-26.7% vs TC avg

§112

17.2%

-22.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1651 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 18, 2023

Application Filed

May 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

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Patent 12669144

Threaded fastener

2y 8m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/211,223

Patent 12655863

Hollow Wall Mounting Device

3y 0m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/538,569

Patent 12650143

Hidden recess furniture screw and driver system

2y 5m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

18/263,073

Patent 12638036

FASTENING ASSEMBLY

2y 10m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

17/951,835

Patent 12631202

FASTENING SYSTEM

3y 7m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

65%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+28.3%)

2y 11m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1651 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.