Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/777,077

Untitled Application

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Filed

3600

Examiner

WRIGHT, KIMBERLEY S

Art Unit

3637

Tech Center

Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.

Assignee

Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (70%); +19.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 877 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WRIGHT, KIMBERLEY S View full profile →

Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

615 granted / 877 resolved

+10.1% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+19.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

39 currently pending

Career history

909

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

25.6%

-14.4% vs TC avg

§102

50.1%

+10.1% vs TC avg

§112

17.1%

-22.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 877 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Precedent Cases

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2y 5m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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REFRIGERATOR

2y 3m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

89%

With Interview (+19.3%)

2y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 877 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.