Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/821,874

POLARIZING PLATE AND OPTICAL DISPLAY APPARATUS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 30, 2024

Priority

Sep 01, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0116227

Examiner

SIPES, JOHN CURTIS

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +16.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 81 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SIPES, JOHN CURTIS View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

65 granted / 81 resolved

+20.2% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+16.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

42 currently pending

Career history

113

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

69.1%

+29.1% vs TC avg

§102

29.3%

-10.7% vs TC avg

§112

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 81 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 30, 2024

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 3m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

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OPTICAL SYSTEM

2y 5m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+16.1%)

3y 2m (~1y 4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 81 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.