Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/192,301

TESTING A STORAGE SYSTEM WITH STORAGE TESTING DEVICES

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 29, 2023

Examiner

LOTTICH, JOSHUA P

Art Unit

2114

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

International Business Machines Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +4.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+4.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 771 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LOTTICH, JOSHUA P View full profile →

Grants 91% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

699 granted / 771 resolved

+35.7% vs TC avg

Minimal +4% lift

Without

With

+4.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

786

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

27.1%

-12.9% vs TC avg

§103

37.2%

-2.8% vs TC avg

§102

12.4%

-27.6% vs TC avg

§112

15.7%

-24.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 771 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 29, 2023

Application Filed

Nov 08, 2023

Response after Non-Final Action

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

91%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+4.5%)

2y 2m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 771 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.