Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/686,493

LIGHT EMITTING ELEMENT AND DISPLAY DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 26, 2024

Priority

Oct 25, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2021039360

Examiner

RAMPERSAUD, PRIYA M

Art Unit

2897

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Sharp Display Technology Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +28.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (71%); +28.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 292 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RAMPERSAUD, PRIYA M View full profile →

Grants 71% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

207 granted / 292 resolved

+2.9% vs TC avg

Strong +28% interview lift

Without

With

+28.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

305

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

79.7%

+39.7% vs TC avg

§102

12.2%

-27.8% vs TC avg

§112

5.0%

-35.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 292 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 26, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/108,925

Patent 12684916

DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME

3y 5m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/064,935

Patent 12666768

Led Lighting Base, Led Lighting Bead, and Led Lighting Strip

3y 6m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

17/620,767

Patent 12660433

DISPLAY PANEL

4y 5m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

17/901,015

Patent 12660221

GATED PROTECTION DEVICE STRUCTURES FOR AN ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE PROTECTION CIRCUIT

3y 9m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/077,992

Patent 12660379

ASSEMBLY SUBSTRATE STRUCTURE OF A DISPLAY DEVICE HAVING A SEMICONDUCTOR LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE AND A DISPLAY DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME

3y 6m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

71%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+28.4%)

2y 11m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 292 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.