Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/633,174

Battery Pack And Method Of Manufacturing The Same

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 11, 2024

Priority

Dec 26, 2017 — RE 10-2017-0180256 +3 more

Examiner

HUGHES, DEANDRA M

Art Unit

3992

Tech Center

3900

Assignee

LG Energy Solution, Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +20.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (77%); +20.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 181 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HUGHES, DEANDRA M View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

140 granted / 181 resolved

+17.3% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+20.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

202

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.0%

-37.0% vs TC avg

§103

33.5%

-6.5% vs TC avg

§102

9.8%

-30.2% vs TC avg

§112

21.4%

-18.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 181 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 11, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 11, 2024

Response after Non-Final Action

Mar 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+20.0%)

2y 6m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 181 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.

Battery Pack And Method Of Manufacturing The Same

Interview Optional

Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

Precedent Cases

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Strategy Recommendation AI-generated — please review before filing

Prosecution Projections

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