Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/741,026

MOBILE ROBOT AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 12, 2024

Priority

Jul 31, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0099886 +1 more

Examiner

WONGWIAN, PHUTTHIWAT

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (85%); +16.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 503 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WONGWIAN, PHUTTHIWAT View full profile →

Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

427 granted / 503 resolved

+24.9% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+16.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

1 currently pending

Career history

510

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§103

56.5%

+16.5% vs TC avg

§102

23.7%

-16.3% vs TC avg

§112

10.5%

-29.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 503 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 12, 2024

Application Filed

May 18, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+16.9%)

2y 11m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 503 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.