Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/926,172

ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING WATERPROOF STRUCTURE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 24, 2024

Priority

May 27, 2021 — RE 10-2021-0068114 +2 more

Examiner

SHRESTHA, SAGAR

Art Unit

2841

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 484 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

406 granted / 484 resolved

+15.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+12.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 11m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

501

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

90.1%

+50.1% vs TC avg

§102

4.2%

-35.8% vs TC avg

§112

4.7%

-35.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 484 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 24, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 03, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/702,412

Patent 12672245

DISPLAY PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY AND TILED DISPLAY APPARATUS

2y 2m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

17/859,968

Patent 12663837

Electronic Devices With Flexible Displays And Hinges

3y 11m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/310,606

Patent 12660103

DISPLAY DEVICE

3y 1m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/728,265

Patent 12660105

DISPLAY DEVICE

1y 11m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/415,829

Patent 12652772

DISPLAY ASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY METHOD THEREOF

2y 4m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+12.5%)

1y 11m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 484 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.