Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/360,741

Untitled Application

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Filed

Priority

Oct 18, 2024 — RE 10-2024-0142798

Examiner

MEDLEY, JOHN SAMUEL

Art Unit

Tech Center

LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.

Assignee

LG Energy Solution Ltd.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +32.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (73%); +32.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 105 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MEDLEY, JOHN SAMUEL View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

77 granted / 105 resolved

+13.3% vs TC avg

Strong +32% interview lift

Without

With

+32.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

45 currently pending

Career history

164

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

78.8%

+38.8% vs TC avg

§102

4.4%

-35.6% vs TC avg

§112

6.9%

-33.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 105 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 29, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Mar 27, 2026

Response Filed

Apr 16, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/055,217

Patent 12676393

ALKALINE ELECTRODES WITH ELECTROLYTE RESERVOIRS

3y 7m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

17/595,303

Patent 12658481

SECONDARY BATTERY

4y 7m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

17/778,220

Patent 12609321

BINDER FOR SECONDARY BATTERIES

3y 11m to grant Granted Apr 21, 2026

18/081,041

Patent 12603350

Battery Module

3y 4m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

18/243,937

Patent 12580193

METHOD FOR PREPARING POROUS CARBON MATERIAL, AND SULFUR-CARBON COMPOSITE AND LITHIUM-SULFUR BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME

2y 6m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

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

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+32.1%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 105 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.