Prosecution Insights
Last updated: April 19, 2026

Examiner: PERRIN, JOSEPH L

Tech Center 1700 • Art Units: 1711 1718 1792

This examiner grants 77% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

77.1%
Allow Rate
+12.1% vs TC avg
1299
Total Applications
+22.4%
Interview Lift
1114
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1263 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.2%
§101 Eligibility
27.2%
§102 Novelty
39.7%
§103 Obviousness
25.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18752368 CLOTHES CARE APPARATUS Non-Final OA SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
18519765 CLOTHES TREATING SYSTEM Non-Final OA SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
18508698 WASHING MACHINE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF Non-Final OA Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
18359804 LIQUID CARBON DIOXIDE SPRAY DRY CLEANING SYSTEM AND METHOD Non-Final OA Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
18811131 APPARATUS FOR TREATING LAUNDRY Non-Final OA LG Electronics Inc.
18720980 SHOE CARE APPARATUS Final Rejection LG ELECTRONICS INC.
18745313 LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS Non-Final OA LG ELECTRONICS INC.
18561133 CLOTHES TREATMENT APPARATUS Final Rejection LG Electronics Inc.
18284477 SHOE CARE APPARATUS Non-Final OA LG ELECTRONICS INC.
18256789 LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS Final Rejection LG Electronics Inc.
18557474 TREATMENT SYSTEM FOR TREATING WORKPIECES, AND TREATMENT METHOD Non-Final OA Dürr Systems AG
18716400 DISHWASHER DETERGENT DISPENSER HAVING A SIPHON Non-Final OA ELECTROLUX APPLIANCES AKTIEBOLAG
18634157 LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE HAVING A DOOR ASSEMBLY Final Rejection WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
18541934 PRESSURE SENSITIVE PASSIVE LAUNDRY MICROPLASTIC FILTRATION Final Rejection WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
18508471 LAUNDRY MACHINE AND CORRESPONDING LID Final Rejection WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
18239889 PARTICLES PRESS RESERVOIR Non-Final OA WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
18124725 FILTRATION MEDIA AND SYSTEMS FOR REDUCTION OF MICROPOLLUTANTS IN LIQUIDS Final Rejection WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
18285478 THERMAL INSULATION MEMBER FOR A HAIRCARE APPLIANCE Non-Final OA Dyson Technology Limited
18717293 WASHING MACHINE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR WASHING MACHINE Non-Final OA Haier Smart Home Co., Ltd.
18703143 WASHING MACHINE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR Non-Final OA HAIER SMART HOME CO., LTD.
18579621 WASHING MACHINE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF Non-Final OA HAIER SMART HOME CO., LTD.
18550995 CONDENSER FOR DRYING DEVICE, AND DRYING DEVICE Non-Final OA Haier Smart Home Co., Ltd.
18755086 A FOOTWEAR CLEANING BASKET FOR A WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCE Non-Final OA Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.
18677316 AUTOMATIC DOOR OPENING ASSEMBLY FOR A WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCE Non-Final OA Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.
18607375 LAUNDRY WASHING MACHINE WITH REMOVABLE AGITATOR Non-Final OA Wuxi Little Swan Electric Co., Ltd.
18457345 Plastic Dehumidification And Drying Device Non-Final OA RUN HUI TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
18450462 DEVICE FOR THE DEWATERING AND VOLUME REDUCTION OF MATERIAL TO BE PRESSED, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SUCH A DEVICE Non-Final OA HUBER SE

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