Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/040,318

ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE FOR FLEXIBLE DISPLAY

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 29, 2025

Priority

Aug 02, 2022 — RE 10-2022-0096420 +2 more

Examiner

SHRESTHA, SAGAR

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 486 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

408 granted / 486 resolved

+24.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+12.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 11m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

503

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

90.2%

+50.2% vs TC avg

§102

4.2%

-35.8% vs TC avg

§112

4.7%

-35.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 486 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 29, 2025

Application Filed

May 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/211,291

Patent 12681537

DISPLAY APPARATUS, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE DISPLAY APPARATUS, AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS

3y 0m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/229,189

Patent 12683400

HIGH ANTI-INTERFERENCE MICROSYSTEM BASED ON SYSTEM IN PACKAGE (SIP) FOR POWER GRID

2y 11m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/630,743

Patent 12677387

DISPLAY DEVICE

2y 2m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/702,412

Patent 12672245

DISPLAY PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY AND TILED DISPLAY APPARATUS

2y 2m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

17/859,968

Patent 12663837

Electronic Devices With Flexible Displays And Hinges

3y 11m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+12.5%)

1y 11m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 486 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.