Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/819,577

FIRE EXTINGUISHING AGENT SPRAY DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 29, 2024

Priority

Mar 04, 2024 — RE 10-2024-0030418

Examiner

SUTHERLAND, STEVEN M

Art Unit

3752

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (82%); +15.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 997 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SUTHERLAND, STEVEN M View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

817 granted / 997 resolved

+11.9% vs TC avg

Strong +15% interview lift

Without

With

+15.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

1022

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

66.6%

+26.6% vs TC avg

§102

9.1%

-30.9% vs TC avg

§112

21.7%

-18.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 997 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 29, 2024

Application Filed

May 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+15.4%)

2y 8m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 997 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.