Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 35/523,821

Front part of laundry apparatus

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 07, 2025

Priority

Jul 12, 2024 — CN 2024304379736

Examiner

BENDEL, CARSON JEAN

Art Unit

2964

Tech Center

2900

Assignee

Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co., Ltd.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +0.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+0.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 19 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 100% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

19 granted / 19 resolved

+40.0% vs TC avg

Minimal +0% lift

Without

With

+0.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 4m

Avg Prosecution

6 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§102

5.3%

-34.7% vs TC avg

§112

94.7%

+54.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 19 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 07, 2025

Application Filed

Oct 15, 2025

Non-Final Rejection (signed)

Jan 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Apr 27, 2026

Response Filed

Jun 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

35/523,687

Patent D1135279

Clarifying agent container for swimming pool cleaner

1y 9m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

29/924,415

Patent D1105686

Folding Trailer

1y 10m to grant Granted Dec 09, 2025

29/984,696

Patent D1105683

Drainage Dish Rack

10m to grant Granted Dec 09, 2025

29/920,035

Patent D1104385

VACUUM CLEANER FLOOR TOOL

1y 12m to grant Granted Dec 02, 2025

29/994,573

Patent D1103527

Dust Bag Connector Plate

8m to grant Granted Nov 25, 2025

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

100%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+0.0%)

1y 4m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 19 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.