Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/988,102

HINGE DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 19, 2024

Priority

Feb 22, 2024 — JP 2024025602

Examiner

KRIM, PETER

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Lenovo (United States) Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +5.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+5.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 111 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KRIM, PETER View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

93 granted / 111 resolved

+23.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+5.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

35 currently pending

Career history

140

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

79.0%

+39.0% vs TC avg

§102

8.3%

-31.7% vs TC avg

§112

12.3%

-27.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 111 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 19, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 26, 2026

Interview Requested

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/434,088

Patent 12679287

DISPLAY DEVICE AND VEHICLE INCLUDING THE SAME

2y 5m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/538,029

Patent 12677383

HOUSING AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

2y 6m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/719,373

Patent 12677389

IN-VEHICLE DEVICE

2y 0m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/373,776

Patent 12666550

CIRCUIT BOARD MODULE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME

2y 9m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/631,569

Patent 12663831

DOCKING SYSTEM FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE ASSEMBLY

2y 2m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+5.8%)

2y 4m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 111 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.