Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/721,616

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Jan 03, 2023 — provisional 63/436,859 +3 more

Examiner

KELLER, MICHAEL A

Art Unit

Tech Center

LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Assignee

LG Electronics Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (86%); +16.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 699 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KELLER, MICHAEL A View full profile →

Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

604 granted / 699 resolved

+26.4% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+16.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

718

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

§103

85.5%

+45.5% vs TC avg

§102

3.8%

-36.2% vs TC avg

§112

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 699 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+16.2%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 699 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.