Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/909,343

ELECRO-STATIC CHUCK AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 08, 2024

Priority

Feb 29, 2024 — RE 10-2024-0030110

Examiner

AL-TAWEEL, MUAAMAR QAHTAN

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +24.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (82%); +24.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 62 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

AL-TAWEEL, MUAAMAR QAHTAN View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

51 granted / 62 resolved

+22.3% vs TC avg

Strong +25% interview lift

Without

With

+24.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

56 currently pending

Career history

111

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

78.6%

+38.6% vs TC avg

§102

21.4%

-18.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 62 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 08, 2024

Application Filed

May 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+24.6%)

2y 5m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 62 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.