Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/907,644

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Examiner

NGUON, VIRAK

Art Unit

Tech Center

Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.

Assignee

Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (83%); +19.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 411 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

NGUON, VIRAK View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

341 granted / 411 resolved

+23.0% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+19.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

435

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

85.6%

+45.6% vs TC avg

§102

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

§112

9.6%

-30.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 411 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+19.4%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 411 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.