Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/724,105

METHOD FOR UPGRADING HOME APPLIANCE, AND DEVICE FOR IMPLEMENTING SAME

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 25, 2024

Priority

Dec 31, 2021 — RE 10-2021-0194529 +2 more

Examiner

WEI, ZENGPU

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

LG Electronics Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +54.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (71%); +54.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 328 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 71% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

233 granted / 328 resolved

+11.0% vs TC avg

Strong +54% interview lift

Without

With

+54.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

357

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

8.0%

-32.0% vs TC avg

§103

88.5%

+48.5% vs TC avg

§102

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§112

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 328 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 25, 2024

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 7m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

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7y 1m to grant Granted May 05, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

71%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+54.2%)

2y 8m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 328 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.