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Last updated: May 29, 2026
Application No. 17/957,698

FIELD REPLACEABLE FAN ASSEMBLIES FOR PERIPHERAL PROCESSING UNITS AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Non-Final OA
Filed
Sep 30, 2022
Examiner
FENG, ZHENGFU J
Art Unit
2835
Tech Center
2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems
Assignee
Altera Corporation
OA Round
1 (Non-Final)
76%
Grant Probability
Favorable
1-2
OA Rounds
0m
Est. Remaining
99%
With Interview

Interview Optional

— +38.7% interview lift. Interview already conducted in this application's prosecution history. This examiner has a 76% grant rate with +38.7% interview lift. Since an interview has already been tried, recommend written response with narrowed claims based on precedent claim evolution patterns.
Based on 503 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

FENG, ZHENGFU J View full profile →
Grants 76% — above average
76%
Career Allowance Rate
380 granted / 503 resolved
+7.5% vs TC avg
Strong +39% interview lift
Without
With
+38.7%
Interview Lift
resolved cases with interview
Typical timeline
2y 7m
Avg Prosecution
22 currently pending
Career history
515
Total Applications
across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103
91.0%
+51.0% vs TC avg
§102
7.3%
-32.7% vs TC avg
§112
1.4%
-38.6% vs TC avg
Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 503 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 30, 2022
Application Filed
Sep 30, 2022
Response after Non-Final Action
May 08, 2023
Response after Non-Final Action
Apr 22, 2026
Examiner Interview (Telephonic)
May 27, 2026
Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

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Patent 12615708
SWITCHING POWER CONVERTER MODULE WITH A HEAT DISSIPATION STRUCTURE
2y 7m to grant Granted Apr 28, 2026
18/352,355
Patent 12610491
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MOUNTING INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEMS TO SERVER RACKS USING A SPACER
2y 9m to grant Granted Apr 21, 2026
18/393,028
Patent 12610819
INTEGRATED COOLING ASSEMBLIES FOR ADVANCED DEVICE PACKAGING AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME
2y 4m to grant Granted Apr 21, 2026
18/141,857
Patent 12604432
MODULAR ENCLOSURES FOR COMPONENT COOLING
2y 11m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026
18/236,126
Patent 12604437
COMPACT MODULAR HYBRID HEAT EXCHANGER (CMH2X)
2y 7m to grant Granted Apr 14, 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
76%
Grant Probability
99%
With Interview (+38.7%)
2y 7m (~0m remaining)
Median Time to Grant
Low
PTA Risk
Based on 503 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.

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