Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/724,038

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Priority

Dec 31, 2021 — CN 202111673819.0 +1 more

Examiner

OSWALD, KIRSTIN U

Art Unit

3763

Tech Center

GD MIDEA AIR-CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT CO., LTD.

Assignee

Midea Group Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 59% of cases after interview

— +33.1% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 507 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

OSWALD, KIRSTIN U View full profile →

Grants 59% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

297 granted / 507 resolved

-1.4% vs TC avg

Strong +33% interview lift

Without

With

+33.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

35 currently pending

Career history

554

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

91.8%

+51.8% vs TC avg

§102

5.1%

-34.9% vs TC avg

§112

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 507 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

May 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 8m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

18/596,136

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2y 2m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

18/037,913

Patent 12584673

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2y 10m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026

18/447,185

Patent 12571572

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2y 7m to grant Granted Mar 10, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

59%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+33.1%)

3y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 507 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.