Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/775,707

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

VAZQUEZ, ANA M

Art Unit

3763

Tech Center

Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.

Assignee

Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +17.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 876 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

699 granted / 876 resolved

+19.8% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+17.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

901

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

71.4%

+31.4% vs TC avg

§102

6.4%

-33.6% vs TC avg

§112

20.7%

-19.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 876 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+17.8%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 876 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.