Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 35/525,672

Power supply unit for hair dryer

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 30, 2024

Priority

Jul 05, 2024 — RE 30-2024-0026602

Examiner

MELVIN, BRYAN NOLAN

Art Unit

2971

Tech Center

2900

Assignee

LG Electronics Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -0.4% interview lift. Interview lift (-0.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 263 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MELVIN, BRYAN NOLAN View full profile →

Grants 96% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

252 granted / 263 resolved

+35.8% vs TC avg

Minimal -0% lift

Without

With

+-0.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 11m

Avg Prosecution

13 currently pending

Career history

267

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

3.5%

-36.5% vs TC avg

§102

4.4%

-35.6% vs TC avg

§112

87.8%

+47.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 263 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 30, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

35/523,426

Patent D1131384

Energy storage device

1y 9m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

35/522,915

Patent D1129367

Battery

1y 11m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

35/525,934

Patent D1129386

Socket

11m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

35/526,032

Patent D1129378

Portable wireless charging power bank

11m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

35/521,244

Patent D1128956

Socket for vehicle lamp

2y 11m to grant Granted Jun 02, 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

96%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (-0.4%)

1y 11m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 263 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.