Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/638,916

EXTREME ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT GENERATING DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 18, 2024

Priority

Sep 04, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0117232

Examiner

OSENBAUGH-STEWART, ELIZA W

Art Unit

2881

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (73%); +16.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 680 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

OSENBAUGH-STEWART, ELIZA W View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

498 granted / 680 resolved

+5.2% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+16.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

36 currently pending

Career history

733

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§103

83.6%

+43.6% vs TC avg

§102

3.2%

-36.8% vs TC avg

§112

6.4%

-33.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 680 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 18, 2024

Application Filed

May 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 07, 2026

Response Filed

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STERILIZING DEVICE

2y 1m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

89%

With Interview (+16.1%)

2y 6m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 680 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.