Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/688,499

INTEGRATED FESEM AND LDI-TOF-MS ANALYSIS SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 01, 2024

Priority

May 03, 2022 — RE 10-2022-0054691 +1 more

Examiner

KALISZEWSKI, ALINA ROSE

Art Unit

2881

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

LG Energy Solution Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (85%); +23.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 60 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KALISZEWSKI, ALINA ROSE View full profile →

Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

51 granted / 60 resolved

+17.0% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+23.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 12m

Avg Prosecution

52 currently pending

Career history

101

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

86.5%

+46.5% vs TC avg

§102

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

§112

11.0%

-29.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 60 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 01, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 24, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 8m to grant Granted May 05, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+23.1%)

2y 12m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 60 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.