Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/829,938

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

ARTALEJO, ELIZABETH IRENE

Art Unit

3637

Tech Center

Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.

Assignee

Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 50% of cases after interview

— +56.3% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 18 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ARTALEJO, ELIZABETH IRENE View full profile →

Grants 50% of resolved cases

Career Allow Rate

9 granted / 18 resolved

-10.0% vs TC avg

Strong +56% interview lift

Without

With

+56.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

49.3%

+9.3% vs TC avg

§102

21.3%

-18.7% vs TC avg

§112

27.5%

-12.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 18 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Mar 12, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12583736

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2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026

18/477,822

Patent 12571249

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2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 10, 2026

18/331,325

Patent 12504177

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2y 5m to grant Granted Dec 23, 2025

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Patent 12501574

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2y 5m to grant Granted Dec 16, 2025

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

50%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+56.3%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 18 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.