Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 19/007,183

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Jul 08, 2024 — RE 10-2024-0089728

Examiner

BERGNER, ERIN FLANAGAN

Art Unit

Tech Center

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +30.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (76%); +30.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 651 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BERGNER, ERIN FLANAGAN View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

498 granted / 651 resolved

+16.5% vs TC avg

Strong +30% interview lift

Without

With

+30.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

36 currently pending

Career history

686

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§103

83.5%

+43.5% vs TC avg

§102

5.7%

-34.3% vs TC avg

§112

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 651 resolved cases

Precedent Cases

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18/410,382

Patent 12672504

SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING METHOD USING THE SAME

2y 5m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/217,815

Patent 12643130

APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE USING THE SAME

2y 11m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

18/644,688

Patent 12644645

SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING METHOD

2y 1m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

18/234,680

Patent 12628996

CLEANER AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME

2y 9m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

18/806,852

Patent 12629725

METHOD AND SINGLE WAFER PROCESSING SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING OF SEMICONDUCTOR WAFERS

1y 9m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+30.5%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 651 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.