Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 19/372,715

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1700

Examiner

LU, ZIHENG NMN

Art Unit

1752

Tech Center

LG Energy Solution, Ltd.

Assignee

LG Energy Solution, Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.2% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 55 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LU, ZIHENG NMN View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allow Rate

45 granted / 55 resolved

+21.8% vs TC avg

Strong +15% interview lift

Without

With

+15.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 5m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

66.7%

+26.7% vs TC avg

§102

20.2%

-19.8% vs TC avg

§112

9.3%

-30.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 55 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700

Application Filed

Feb 18, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

17/756,620

Patent 12592442

Exterior Thermal Battery Cover

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 31, 2026

17/893,826

Patent 12580196

POSITIVE ELECTRODE SLURRY FOR LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY, PREPARATION METHOD FOR SAME, POSITIVE ELECTRODE FOR LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY, AND LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

17/617,804

Patent 12562431

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SEPARATOR AND SEPARATOR MANUFACTURED THEREBY

2y 5m to grant Granted Feb 24, 2026

17/856,003

Patent 12548851

SEPARATOR COATING MATERIALS FOR RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES

2y 5m to grant Granted Feb 10, 2026

17/731,958

Patent 12537221

ELECTROLYTE FOR SECONDARY BATTERY AND SECONDARY BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME

2y 5m to grant Granted Jan 27, 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

82%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+15.2%)

3y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 55 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.