Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/872,118

Electrode Supply Device, Electrode Assembly Manufacturing Apparatus Using the Electrode Supply Device, Electrode Supply Method, and Electrode Assembly Manufacturing Method Using the Electrode Supply Method

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 05, 2024

Priority

Dec 26, 2022 — RE 10-2022-0184454 +1 more

Examiner

RAIMUND, CHRISTOPHER W

Art Unit

1746

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

LG Energy Solution Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (72%); +23.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 342 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RAIMUND, CHRISTOPHER W View full profile →

Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

248 granted / 342 resolved

+7.5% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+23.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

378

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

83.1%

+43.1% vs TC avg

§102

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

§112

7.0%

-33.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 342 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 05, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+23.7%)

2y 9m (~1y 2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 342 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.