Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/978,610

WEARABLE EXERCISE DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 12, 2024

Priority

Jan 04, 2024 — RE 10-2024-0001541 +1 more

Examiner

URBIEL GOLDNER, GARY D

Art Unit

3784

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +60.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +60.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 682 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

URBIEL GOLDNER, GARY D View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

501 granted / 682 resolved

+3.5% vs TC avg

Strong +61% interview lift

Without

With

+60.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

693

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

§103

53.4%

+13.4% vs TC avg

§102

13.4%

-26.6% vs TC avg

§112

29.0%

-11.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 682 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 12, 2024

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+60.9%)

2y 0m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 682 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.