Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/722,023

Battery Cell Inspection System and Method

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 20, 2024

Priority

Dec 22, 2021 — RE 10-2021-0185151 +1 more

Examiner

BALI, VIKKRAM

Art Unit

2663

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

LG Energy Solution Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 639 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BALI, VIKKRAM View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

520 granted / 639 resolved

+19.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+11.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

669

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.3%

-35.7% vs TC avg

§103

80.6%

+40.6% vs TC avg

§102

2.6%

-37.4% vs TC avg

§112

4.8%

-35.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 639 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 20, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 3m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+11.9%)

2y 10m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 639 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.