Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/730,585

Automation Device for Transporting and Inputting Container Bag

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 19, 2024

Priority

Jul 29, 2022 — RE 10-2022-0094619 +1 more

Examiner

SNELTING, JONATHAN D

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

LG Energy Solution Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +31.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (69%); +31.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 868 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SNELTING, JONATHAN D View full profile →

Grants 69% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

598 granted / 868 resolved

+8.9% vs TC avg

Strong +31% interview lift

Without

With

+31.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

879

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

67.5%

+27.5% vs TC avg

§102

14.3%

-25.7% vs TC avg

§112

10.7%

-29.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 868 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 19, 2024

Application Filed

May 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/478,767

Patent 12677632

METHOD OF CONTROLLING SUBSTRATE TRANSFER SYSTEM

2y 9m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/028,916

Patent 12654813

LIFT AND METHOD FOR LIFTING EQUIPMENT MODULES

3y 2m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/282,283

Patent 12654959

CONTAINER LIFTING AND EMPTYING DEVICE

2y 9m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/214,783

Patent 12649622

FORK CROSSHAIRS

2y 11m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

18/289,273

Patent 12643738

PICKING SYSTEM

2y 7m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

69%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+31.3%)

2y 9m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 868 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.