Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/918,784

METHOD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR IMPROVING USE OF MULTIPLE BATTERIES

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 17, 2024

Priority

May 04, 2022 — RE 10-2022-0055577 +1 more

Examiner

MYERS, PAUL R

Art Unit

2176

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 776 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MYERS, PAUL R View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

614 granted / 776 resolved

+24.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+13.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

796

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§103

84.7%

+44.7% vs TC avg

§102

3.0%

-37.0% vs TC avg

§112

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 776 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 17, 2024

Application Filed

May 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+13.5%)

2y 6m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 776 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.