Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/933,468

Manufacturing Method for Electrode Assembly and Electrode Assembly Manufacturing Equipment

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 31, 2024

Priority

Jul 09, 2021 — RE 10-2021-0090597 +9 more

Examiner

GHORISHI, SEYED BEHROOZ

Art Unit

1748

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

LG Energy Solution Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +43.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (69%); +43.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 365 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 69% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

251 granted / 365 resolved

+3.8% vs TC avg

Strong +44% interview lift

Without

With

+43.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

32 currently pending

Career history

405

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

79.8%

+39.8% vs TC avg

§102

5.4%

-34.6% vs TC avg

§112

7.0%

-33.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 365 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 31, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 24, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

69%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+43.9%)

3y 1m (~1y 4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 365 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.