Last updated: May 22, 2026

Application No. 18/089,422

DYNAMIC NEGATIVE CHARGE PUMP FOR NON-VOLATILE MEMORY

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 27, 2022

Examiner

YOHA, CONNIE C

Art Unit

2825

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Intel Ndtm US LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +0.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+0.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 730 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 94% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

684 granted / 730 resolved

+25.7% vs TC avg

Minimal +0% lift

Without

With

+0.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 10m

Avg Prosecution

8 currently pending

Career history

738

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

§103

22.7%

-17.3% vs TC avg

§102

51.3%

+11.3% vs TC avg

§112

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 730 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 27, 2022

Application Filed

Jun 28, 2023

Response after Non-Final Action

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

94%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+0.2%)

1y 10m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 730 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.