Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/194,327

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLOATING POINT MULTIPLICATION AND ADDITION AND CONVERSION EMPLOYING VARIABLE PRECISION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 31, 2023

Examiner

METZGER, MICHAEL J

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Altera Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 486 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

METZGER, MICHAEL J View full profile →

Grants 90% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

439 granted / 486 resolved

+30.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+8.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

511

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.2%

-35.8% vs TC avg

§103

74.7%

+34.7% vs TC avg

§102

10.5%

-29.5% vs TC avg

§112

3.5%

-36.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 486 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 31, 2023

Application Filed

May 02, 2023

Response after Non-Final Action

May 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

90%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+8.0%)

2y 7m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 486 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.