Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/918,472

WASHING MACHINE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 17, 2024

Priority

Oct 05, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0132887 +2 more

Examiner

SHAHINIAN, LEVON J

Art Unit

1711

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -6.5% interview lift. Interview lift (-6.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 823 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SHAHINIAN, LEVON J View full profile →

Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

702 granted / 823 resolved

+20.3% vs TC avg

Minimal -6% lift

Without

With

+-6.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

846

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

68.4%

+28.4% vs TC avg

§102

23.5%

-16.5% vs TC avg

§112

5.8%

-34.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 823 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 17, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 08, 2026

Response Filed

Precedent Cases

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2y 0m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

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1y 8m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

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BLOOD VESSEL TRAINING DEVICE, METHOD, BLOOD VESSEL TRAINING SYSTEM

2y 8m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

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LAUNDRY TREATMENT APPARATUS

2y 2m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

79%

With Interview (-6.5%)

2y 6m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 823 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.