Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/982,688

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2100

Examiner

SADLER, NATHAN

Art Unit

2139

Tech Center

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +27.0% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 666 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SADLER, NATHAN View full profile →

Grants 70% — above average

Career Allow Rate

469 granted / 666 resolved

+10.4% vs TC avg

Strong +27% interview lift

Without

With

+27.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

697

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

6.0%

-34.0% vs TC avg

§103

49.6%

+9.6% vs TC avg

§102

21.6%

-18.4% vs TC avg

§112

17.8%

-22.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 666 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2100

Application Filed

Jan 12, 2026

Non-Final Rejection

Mar 13, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Mar 13, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+27.0%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 666 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.