Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/830,038

WASHING MACHINE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 10, 2024

Priority

Oct 05, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0132888 +2 more

Examiner

PERRIN, JOSEPH L

Art Unit

1711

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (77%); +21.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1284 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PERRIN, JOSEPH L View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

991 granted / 1284 resolved

+12.2% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+21.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

36 currently pending

Career history

1319

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

68.4%

+28.4% vs TC avg

§102

7.9%

-32.1% vs TC avg

§112

12.3%

-27.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1284 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 10, 2024

Application Filed

May 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/615,937

Patent 12680215

CLOTHING TREATMENT APPARATUS

2y 3m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/688,586

Patent 12680217

DRYING SYSTEM AND LAUNDRY MACHINES USING THE SAME

2y 4m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/693,077

Patent 12678833

SUBSTRATE PROCESSING MODULE AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING DEVICE PROVIDED WITH SAME

2y 3m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/352,391

Patent 12668910

WASHING MACHINE AND METHODS FOR OPERATING A WASHING MACHINE

2y 11m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/446,120

Patent 12668913

CABINET ASSEMBLY FOR A COMBINATION LAUNDRY APPLIANCE

2y 10m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+21.6%)

2y 10m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1284 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.