Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/574,122

COMPOSITION FOR ELECTRODE FORMATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 26, 2023

Priority

Jul 06, 2021 — JP 2021-112228 +2 more

Examiner

CHMIELECKI, SCOTT J

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Nissan Chemical Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +20.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (79%); +20.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 778 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CHMIELECKI, SCOTT J View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

618 granted / 778 resolved

+19.4% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+20.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

797

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

84.1%

+44.1% vs TC avg

§102

5.3%

-34.7% vs TC avg

§112

6.1%

-33.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 778 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 26, 2023

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/270,134

Patent 12683226

Pouch-Type Secondary Battery With Excellent Insulation And Heat-Dissipating Properties

3y 0m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/304,353

Patent 12683255

SECONDARY BATTERY

3y 2m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/334,686

Patent 12683257

ELECTROCHEMICAL BATTERY CELL INCLUDING A CONDUCTIVE LAYER AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME

3y 1m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

17/912,199

Patent 12665188

ULTRA-STABLE SILICON ANODE BY THREE-DIMENSIONAL NANOARCHITECTURE DESIGN

3y 9m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

17/987,396

Patent 12665271

SECONDARY BATTERY

3y 7m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+20.1%)

2y 9m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 778 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.