Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 19/388,246

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Priority

Jul 02, 2024 — provisional 63/667,100 +1 more

Examiner

BRANIFF, CHRISTOPHER

Art Unit

2484

Tech Center

LG Electronics Inc.

Assignee

LG Electronics Inc.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +10.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+10.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 652 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BRANIFF, CHRISTOPHER View full profile →

Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

558 granted / 652 resolved

+25.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+10.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

679

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

§103

73.3%

+33.3% vs TC avg

§102

6.2%

-33.8% vs TC avg

§112

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 652 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Jan 16, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Apr 16, 2026

Response Filed

May 12, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+10.2%)

2y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 652 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.