Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/714,935

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

SCHLACK, SCOTT A

Art Unit

2418

Tech Center

LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Assignee

LG Electronics Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 44% of cases after interview

— +34.8% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 52 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SCHLACK, SCOTT A View full profile →

Grants 44% of resolved cases

Career Allow Rate

23 granted / 52 resolved

-15.8% vs TC avg

Strong +35% interview lift

Without

With

+34.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 10m

Avg Prosecution

37 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

66.1%

+26.1% vs TC avg

§102

16.5%

-23.5% vs TC avg

§112

16.5%

-23.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 52 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Apr 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

17/497,072

Patent 12604212

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MOBILITY MANAGEMENT

2y 5m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

17/996,147

Patent 12581325

APPARATUS FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM AND USER EQUIPMENT

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

17/397,690

Patent 12550195

REDUCED OVERHEAD BEAM SWEEP FOR INITIAL ACCESS

2y 5m to grant Granted Feb 10, 2026

17/593,833

Patent 12507258

Range Extension for Sidelink Control Information (SCI) Stage 2

2y 5m to grant Granted Dec 23, 2025

17/437,889

Patent 12489510

Beam Failure Detection

2y 5m to grant Granted Dec 02, 2025

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

44%

Grant Probability

79%

With Interview (+34.8%)

3y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 52 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.