Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 19/097,043

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Nov 25, 2024 — continuation of PCTCN2024134247

Examiner

CHMIELECKI, SCOTT J

Art Unit

Tech Center

CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED

Assignee

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited

OA Round

4 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +20.3% interview lift. Interview already conducted in this application's prosecution history. This examiner has a 79% grant rate with +20.3% interview lift. Since an interview has already been tried, recommend written response with narrowed claims based on precedent claim evolution patterns.

Based on 774 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CHMIELECKI, SCOTT J View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

614 granted / 774 resolved

+19.3% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+20.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

797

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

84.1%

+44.1% vs TC avg

§102

5.4%

-34.6% vs TC avg

§112

6.1%

-33.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 774 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Show 5 earlier events

Dec 22, 2025

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Jan 14, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Feb 03, 2026

Request for Continued Examination

Feb 08, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Feb 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

May 13, 2026

Response Filed

May 29, 2026

Final Rejection mailed

Jul 12, 2026

Interview Requested

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

17/912,199

Patent 12665188

ULTRA-STABLE SILICON ANODE BY THREE-DIMENSIONAL NANOARCHITECTURE DESIGN

3y 9m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

17/987,396

Patent 12665271

SECONDARY BATTERY

3y 7m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/125,765

Patent 12658504

TEMPERATURE ADJUSTING DEVICE AND VEHICLE

3y 2m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/274,542

Patent 12658541

Electrode Lead for Electrochemical Device and Electrochemical Device Including the Same

2y 10m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/306,241

Patent 12658431

CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY AND LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME

3y 1m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

4-5

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+20.3%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

High

PTA Risk

Based on 774 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.