Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/414,842

Deep Learning Computation with Heterogeneous Accelerators

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 17, 2024

Priority

Feb 16, 2023 — provisional 63/485,466

Examiner

DOMAN, SHAWN

Art Unit

2183

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Micron Technology Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +26.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (65%); +26.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 281 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 65% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

183 granted / 281 resolved

+10.1% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+26.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

34 currently pending

Career history

329

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

§103

76.4%

+36.4% vs TC avg

§102

8.9%

-31.1% vs TC avg

§112

11.5%

-28.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 281 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 17, 2024

Application Filed

Nov 07, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Apr 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 6m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

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2y 7m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

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

65%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+26.1%)

3y 0m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 281 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.