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Last updated: July 17, 2026
Application No. 18/759,135

TRANSPORT ROBOT

Non-Final OA
Filed
Jun 28, 2024
Priority
Aug 10, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0104973
Examiner
TAWFIK, SAMEH
Art Unit
Tech Center
Assignee
LG Electronics Inc.
OA Round
1 (Non-Final)
63%
Grant Probability
Moderate
1-2
OA Rounds
1y 8m
Est. Remaining
94%
With Interview

This examiner grants 63% of cases after interview

— +30.9% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.
Based on 999 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TAWFIK, SAMEH View full profile →
Grants 63% of resolved cases
63%
Career Allowance Rate
630 granted / 999 resolved
+3.1% vs TC avg
Strong +31% interview lift
Without
With
+30.9%
Interview Lift
resolved cases with interview
Typical timeline
3y 8m
Avg Prosecution
60 currently pending
Career history
1090
Total Applications
across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101
0.3%
-39.7% vs TC avg
§103
78.8%
+38.8% vs TC avg
§102
19.1%
-20.9% vs TC avg
§112
1.5%
-38.5% vs TC avg
Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 999 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 28, 2024
Application Filed
Apr 24, 2026
Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 0m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026
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17/758,340
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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
63%
Grant Probability
94%
With Interview (+30.9%)
3y 8m (~1y 8m remaining)
Median Time to Grant
Low
PTA Risk
Based on 999 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.

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