Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/395,699

SUPPORT COMPONENTS AND USER INTERFACES FOR DEBUGGING TOOLS IN CLUSTER NETWORKS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 25, 2023

Examiner

WALDRON, SCOTT A

Art Unit

2152

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Dell Products L.P.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +29.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (81%); +29.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 483 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WALDRON, SCOTT A View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

393 granted / 483 resolved

+26.4% vs TC avg

Strong +30% interview lift

Without

With

+29.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

499

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.2%

-34.8% vs TC avg

§103

64.7%

+24.7% vs TC avg

§102

21.2%

-18.8% vs TC avg

§112

5.0%

-35.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 483 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 25, 2023

Application Filed

Apr 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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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

81%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+29.7%)

2y 10m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 483 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.