Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 35/524,969

Nozzle for hair dryer

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 07, 2025

Priority

Nov 28, 2024 — RE 30-2024-0048644

Examiner

KOENIG, VY N

Art Unit

2963

Tech Center

2900

Assignee

LG Electronics Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +4.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+4.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 499 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KOENIG, VY N View full profile →

Grants 95% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

476 granted / 499 resolved

+35.4% vs TC avg

Minimal +4% lift

Without

With

+4.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 7m

Avg Prosecution

7 currently pending

Career history

501

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

2.6%

-37.4% vs TC avg

§102

6.1%

-33.9% vs TC avg

§112

79.3%

+39.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 499 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 07, 2025

Application Filed

Apr 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

35/523,891

Patent D1131913

Handle for hair styling apparatus

1y 7m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

35/523,867

Patent D1126498

Protection device for protecting a part of human body

1y 5m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

35/523,936

Patent D1121883

Accessory for hair styling apparatus

1y 4m to grant Granted Apr 07, 2026

35/520,952

Patent D1108707

Air nozzle for hair drier

2y 7m to grant Granted Jan 06, 2026

35/521,279

Patent D1108030

Fire extinguishing pump

2y 6m to grant Granted Dec 30, 2025

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

95%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+4.5%)

1y 7m (~1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 499 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.