Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/706,934

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Priority

Nov 02, 2021 — RE 10-2021-0149017 +1 more

Examiner

DURHAM, NATHAN E

Art Unit

3732

Tech Center

LG Electronics Inc.

Assignee

LG Electronics Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (66%); +17.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1020 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DURHAM, NATHAN E View full profile →

Grants 66% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

669 granted / 1020 resolved

+5.6% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+17.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

1039

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

63.6%

+23.6% vs TC avg

§102

17.7%

-22.3% vs TC avg

§112

15.9%

-24.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1020 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Apr 14, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

66%

Grant Probability

83%

With Interview (+17.5%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1020 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.