Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 35/526,428

Central controller for devices

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 29, 2024

Priority

Mar 05, 2024 — RE 30-2024-0008714

Examiner

SIKDER, SELINA

Art Unit

2951

Tech Center

2900

Assignee

LG Electronics Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +2.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+2.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 875 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 96% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

842 granted / 875 resolved

+36.2% vs TC avg

Minimal +2% lift

Without

With

+2.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 6m

Avg Prosecution

6 currently pending

Career history

877

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

15.3%

-24.7% vs TC avg

§102

6.6%

-33.4% vs TC avg

§112

29.9%

-10.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 875 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 29, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

35/525,398

Patent D1134244

Portable remote control

1y 3m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

35/521,625

Patent D1118546

Remote controller casing for air conditioner

2y 2m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

29/812,316

Patent D1105015

SSD HEAT SINK

4y 1m to grant Granted Dec 09, 2025

29/947,631

Patent D1105578

OPTICAL STRUCTURE

1y 5m to grant Granted Dec 09, 2025

29/962,232

Patent D1105010

REMOTE CONTROL FOR MUSCLE STIMULATOR

1y 3m to grant Granted Dec 09, 2025

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

96%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+2.3%)

1y 6m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 875 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.