Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/999,888

Hinge Mechanism and Foldable Electronic Device

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 23, 2024

Priority

Mar 22, 2023 — CN 202310319812.1 +1 more

Examiner

CHOWDHURY, ROCKSHANA D

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (81%); +23.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 660 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CHOWDHURY, ROCKSHANA D View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

533 granted / 660 resolved

+20.8% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+23.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

692

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

83.4%

+43.4% vs TC avg

§102

13.9%

-26.1% vs TC avg

§112

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 660 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 23, 2024

Application Filed

May 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/211,703

Patent 12684720

DISPLAY DEVICE

3y 0m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/594,745

Patent 12677403

DISPLAY DEVICE INCLUDING VAPOR CHAMBERS

2y 4m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/105,731

Patent 12663888

DISPLAY DEVICE HAVING FOLDING AREA

3y 4m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/742,745

Patent 12663836

ELECTRONIC DEVICE

2y 0m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/219,793

Patent 12656831

FLEXIBLE DISPLAY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING SAME

2y 11m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+23.3%)

2y 2m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 660 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.