Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/242,102

THERMAL THROTTLING TO REGULATE VIRTUAL PROCESSING DEVICE USAGE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 05, 2023

Examiner

KIM, DONG U

Art Unit

2197

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Red Hat Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.9% interview lift. Interview already conducted in this application's prosecution history. This examiner has a 87% grant rate with +12.9% interview lift. Since an interview has already been tried, recommend written response with narrowed claims based on precedent claim evolution patterns.

Based on 716 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KIM, DONG U View full profile →

Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

621 granted / 716 resolved

+31.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+12.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

743

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

§103

80.6%

+40.6% vs TC avg

§102

7.5%

-32.5% vs TC avg

§112

6.6%

-33.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 716 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 05, 2023

Application Filed

Dec 29, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Mar 16, 2026

Interview Requested

Mar 23, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Mar 23, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Mar 30, 2026

Response Filed

Precedent Cases

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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

87%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+12.9%)

2y 8m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 716 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.