Last updated: July 14, 2026

Application No. 18/400,095

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING STORAGE RESOURCES OF CONTAINER CLUSTER, AND SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 29, 2023

Priority

Jul 01, 2021 — CN 202110745811.4 +1 more

Examiner

SUN, CHARLIE

Art Unit

2198

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 499 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 91% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

455 granted / 499 resolved

+36.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+11.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

515

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

8.6%

-31.4% vs TC avg

§103

70.9%

+30.9% vs TC avg

§102

3.3%

-36.7% vs TC avg

§112

14.2%

-25.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 499 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 29, 2023

Application Filed

Jan 26, 2024

Response after Non-Final Action

Apr 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

91%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+11.8%)

2y 4m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 499 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.