Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/644,309

HUMIDIFIER

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 24, 2024

Priority

Apr 27, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0055155

Examiner

JOYNER, KEVIN

Art Unit

1799

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

LG Electronics Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (68%); +23.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 920 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

JOYNER, KEVIN View full profile →

Grants 68% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

628 granted / 920 resolved

+3.3% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+23.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

41 currently pending

Career history

950

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

67.3%

+27.3% vs TC avg

§102

6.2%

-33.8% vs TC avg

§112

3.8%

-36.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 920 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 24, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+23.6%)

3y 0m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 920 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.