Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/636,893

DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 16, 2024

Priority

Aug 02, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0100875

Examiner

WHALEN, DANIEL B

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Samsung Display Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +15.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1014 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WHALEN, DANIEL B View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

813 granted / 1014 resolved

+20.2% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

43 currently pending

Career history

1060

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

73.4%

+33.4% vs TC avg

§102

15.9%

-24.1% vs TC avg

§112

7.8%

-32.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1014 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 16, 2024

Application Filed

May 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 10m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

17/622,837

Patent 12677548

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3y 1m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

17/973,231

Patent 12663671

DISPLAY DEVICE COMPRISING COVER WINDOW INCLUDING DENSITY CONTROL AREA

3y 8m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/189,959

Patent 12666852

DISPLAY DEVICE HAVING IMPROVED HEAT RADIATING PERFORMANCE

3y 3m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

17/758,074

Patent 12628513

FLEXIBLE DISPLAY PANEL INCLUDING ISLAND STRUCTURES CONNECTED AND STRETCHED THROUGH ELECTRICAL CONNECTING STRUCTURES, MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF, AND DISPLAY TERMINAL

3y 10m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+15.8%)

2y 4m (~1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1014 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.