Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/824,244

CONVERTER CIRCUIT AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 04, 2024

Priority

May 23, 2022 — RE 10-2022-0063089 +2 more

Examiner

MOODY, KYLE J

Art Unit

2838

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 558 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 90% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

505 granted / 558 resolved

+22.5% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+7.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

571

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

50.1%

+10.1% vs TC avg

§102

24.9%

-15.1% vs TC avg

§112

21.0%

-19.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 558 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 04, 2024

Application Filed

May 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

90%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+7.9%)

2y 0m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 558 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.