Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 19/061,120

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2100

Examiner

WESTBROOK, MICHAEL L

Art Unit

2139

Tech Center

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.0% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 216 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WESTBROOK, MICHAEL L View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allow Rate

160 granted / 216 resolved

+14.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+6.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

234

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.8%

-36.2% vs TC avg

§103

47.0%

+7.0% vs TC avg

§102

20.3%

-19.7% vs TC avg

§112

23.7%

-16.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 216 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2100

Application Filed

Mar 18, 2026

Non-Final Rejection

Apr 23, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Apr 23, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

80%

With Interview (+6.0%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 216 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.