Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/967,129

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

TADESSE, MARTHA

Art Unit

Tech Center

Midea Group Co., Ltd.

Assignee

Midea Group Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 633 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 67% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

422 granted / 633 resolved

+6.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +15% lift

Without

With

+14.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

668

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

82.0%

+42.0% vs TC avg

§102

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

§112

15.3%

-24.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 633 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

67%

Grant Probability

81%

With Interview (+14.7%)

3y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 633 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.