Last updated: April 22, 2026

Application No. 18/806,245

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

MA, KUN KAI

Art Unit

3763

Tech Center

Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.

Assignee

Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 790 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

624 granted / 790 resolved

+19.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+12.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

39 currently pending

Career history

829

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

44.9%

+4.9% vs TC avg

§102

25.0%

-15.0% vs TC avg

§112

24.1%

-15.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 790 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Feb 03, 2026

Non-Final Rejection

Apr 06, 2026

Response Filed

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+12.9%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 790 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.