Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/868,431

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Priority

May 24, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTKR2022007324

Examiner

TRAN, TRANG U

Art Unit

2422

Tech Center

LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Assignee

LG Electronics Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +15.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 927 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TRAN, TRANG U View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

728 granted / 927 resolved

+18.5% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

942

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

§103

75.4%

+35.4% vs TC avg

§102

16.6%

-23.4% vs TC avg

§112

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 927 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Apr 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+15.7%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 927 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.