Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/237,200

SERVER DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 23, 2023

Priority

Aug 30, 2022 — JP 2022-137348

Examiner

THOMPSON, KYLE ALLMAN

Art Unit

2125

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

NEC Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +33.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (86%); +33.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 7 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

6 granted / 7 resolved

+30.7% vs TC avg

Strong +33% interview lift

Without

With

+33.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 8m

Avg Prosecution

8 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

29.1%

-10.9% vs TC avg

§103

67.3%

+27.3% vs TC avg

§102

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

§112

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 7 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 23, 2023

Application Filed

May 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+33.3%)

3y 8m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 7 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.