Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/742,451

DEPOSITION APPARATUS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 13, 2024

Priority

Oct 26, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0144828

Examiner

CONNOLLY, MARK A

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Samsung Display Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 843 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CONNOLLY, MARK A View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

692 granted / 843 resolved

+22.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+9.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

865

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.0%

-36.0% vs TC avg

§103

67.5%

+27.5% vs TC avg

§102

9.2%

-30.8% vs TC avg

§112

12.0%

-28.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 843 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 13, 2024

Application Filed

May 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 3m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/299,257

Patent 12663173

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3y 2m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/180,091

Patent 12652505

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3y 3m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

18/099,974

Patent 12642052

ETCHING CONTROL METHOD AND ETCHING CONTROL SYSTEM

3y 4m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+9.2%)

2y 8m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 843 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.