Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 35/525,723

Refrigerator deodorizer

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 08, 2024

Priority

Jan 10, 2024 — RE 30-2024-0001280

Examiner

OBRIEN, DAVID WILLIAM

Art Unit

2951

Tech Center

2900

Assignee

LG Electronics Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -2.2% interview lift. Interview lift (-2.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 237 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

OBRIEN, DAVID WILLIAM View full profile →

Grants 97% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

229 granted / 237 resolved

+36.6% vs TC avg

Minimal -2% lift

Without

With

+-2.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 10m

Avg Prosecution

7 currently pending

Career history

239

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

5.7%

-34.3% vs TC avg

§102

12.4%

-27.6% vs TC avg

§112

78.7%

+38.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 237 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 08, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 10, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

97%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (-2.2%)

1y 10m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 237 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.