Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 19/218,644

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1700

Examiner

KEKIA, OMAR M

Art Unit

1722

Tech Center

SK On Co., Ltd.

Assignee

SK On Co. Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +22.5% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 511 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KEKIA, OMAR M View full profile →

Grants 68% — above average

Career Allow Rate

345 granted / 511 resolved

+7.5% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+22.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

43 currently pending

Career history

554

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

56.7%

+16.7% vs TC avg

§102

20.7%

-19.3% vs TC avg

§112

17.5%

-22.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 511 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700

Application Filed

Nov 18, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Mar 10, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+22.5%)

3y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 511 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.