Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/712,589

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING PLURALITY OF SIMS IN NEXT-GENERATION MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 22, 2024

Priority

Nov 22, 2021 — RE 10-2021-0161051 +1 more

Examiner

GRADINARIU, LUCIA GHEORGHE

Art Unit

2478

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 36% of cases after interview

— +41.7% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 11 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GRADINARIU, LUCIA GHEORGHE View full profile →

Grants only 36% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

4 granted / 11 resolved

-21.6% vs TC avg

Strong +42% interview lift

Without

With

+41.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

37 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

89.6%

+49.6% vs TC avg

§102

9.0%

-31.0% vs TC avg

§112

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 11 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 22, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 3m to grant Granted Sep 23, 2025

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 3 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

36%

Grant Probability

78%

With Interview (+41.7%)

2y 8m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 11 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.