Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/015,348

REFRIGERATOR

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 09, 2025

Priority

Jan 11, 2024 — RE 10-2024-0005073 +1 more

Examiner

HANSEN, JAMES ORVILLE

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +22.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (70%); +22.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1112 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HANSEN, JAMES ORVILLE View full profile →

Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

782 granted / 1112 resolved

+10.3% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+22.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

34 currently pending

Career history

1144

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

63.3%

+23.3% vs TC avg

§102

16.0%

-24.0% vs TC avg

§112

15.6%

-24.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1112 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 09, 2025

Application Filed

Apr 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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1y 9m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

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Patent 12672716

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5y 8m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+22.2%)

2y 4m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1112 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.