Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 19/366,662

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Oct 24, 2024 — RE 10-2024-0146486

Examiner

ESSEX, STEPHAN J

Art Unit

Tech Center

LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.

Assignee

LG Energy Solution Ltd.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -16.4% interview lift. Interview lift (-16.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 689 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ESSEX, STEPHAN J View full profile →

Grants 66% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

452 granted / 689 resolved

+5.6% vs TC avg

Minimal -16% lift

Without

With

+-16.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 8m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

712

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

87.7%

+47.7% vs TC avg

§102

5.3%

-34.7% vs TC avg

§112

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 689 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 10, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Feb 26, 2026

Response Filed

Apr 22, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

66%

Grant Probability

49%

With Interview (-16.4%)

3y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 689 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.