Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/819,505

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

HANSEN, JAMES ORVILLE

Art Unit

3637

Tech Center

Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.

Assignee

Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +22.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (70%); +22.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1112 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HANSEN, JAMES ORVILLE View full profile →

Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

782 granted / 1112 resolved

+10.3% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+22.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

32 currently pending

Career history

1142

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

63.4%

+23.4% vs TC avg

§102

15.9%

-24.1% vs TC avg

§112

15.5%

-24.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1112 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Jan 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Mar 03, 2026

Response Filed

Mar 24, 2026

Final Rejection mailed

May 18, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+22.2%)

2y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 1112 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.