Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/848,063

BATTERY PACK LIFTING APPARATUS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 17, 2024

Priority

Dec 22, 2022 — RE 10-2022-0182079 +1 more

Examiner

TIGHE, BRENDAN P

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

LG Energy Solution Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (76%); +19.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 593 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TIGHE, BRENDAN P View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

450 granted / 593 resolved

+15.9% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+19.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

32 currently pending

Career history

627

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

80.7%

+40.7% vs TC avg

§102

12.1%

-27.9% vs TC avg

§112

6.0%

-34.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 593 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 17, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 9m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/291,823

Patent 12673820

MAGAZINE STORAGE DEVICE

2y 5m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

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Patent 12673834

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1y 12m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

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Patent 12662331

TRANSFERRING APPARATUS FOR MATERIAL FOR ELECTRODE

2y 12m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+19.5%)

2y 11m (~1y 1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 593 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.