Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/964,144

ANTENNA ASSEMBLY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING SAME

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 29, 2024

Priority

Oct 19, 2021 — RE 10-2021-0139564 +3 more

Examiner

SMITH, GRAHAM P

Art Unit

2845

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 702 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SMITH, GRAHAM P View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

538 granted / 702 resolved

+8.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+12.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

721

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

81.2%

+41.2% vs TC avg

§102

4.4%

-35.6% vs TC avg

§112

10.9%

-29.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 702 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 29, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 10, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 4m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

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1y 8m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/334,851

Patent 12671186

ANTENNA ARRANGEMENT FOR RADIATING A HIGH-FREQUENCY MEASUREMENT SIGNAL OF A MEASURING SENSOR

3y 0m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/541,310

Patent 12671180

Antenna and Associated Coupler for Transferring an Antenna Function and Corresponding Communicating Device

2y 6m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/957,545

Patent 12671189

ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE REFLECTING DEVICE, ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE REFLECTING FENCE, AND REFLECTION PANEL

1y 7m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

89%

With Interview (+12.3%)

2y 8m (~1y 1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 702 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.