Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 19/200,038

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Dec 10, 2024 — RE 10-2024-0182709

Examiner

ESTEVEZ, DAIRON

Art Unit

Tech Center

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -16.5% interview lift. Interview lift (-16.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 71 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 68% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

48 granted / 71 resolved

+7.6% vs TC avg

Minimal -16% lift

Without

With

+-16.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

94.2%

+54.2% vs TC avg

§102

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

§112

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 71 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 03, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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SMART ON-DEMAND STORAGE FOR ROBOTS

3y 6m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

17/533,167

Patent 12606215

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4y 5m to grant Granted Apr 21, 2026

18/011,308

Patent 12594681

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3y 3m to grant Granted Apr 07, 2026

18/357,578

Patent 12590806

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2y 8m to grant Granted Mar 31, 2026

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

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

51%

With Interview (-16.5%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 71 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.