Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/417,130

THREE-DIMENSIONAL MEMORY DEVICE HAVING DIFFERENT SHAPE SUPPORT PILLAR STRUCTURES

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 19, 2024

Examiner

SARKAR, ASOK K

Art Unit

2891

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

SanDisk Technologies Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1151 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1017 granted / 1151 resolved

+20.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+9.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 12m

Avg Prosecution

6 currently pending

Career history

1173

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

68.0%

+28.0% vs TC avg

§102

6.4%

-33.6% vs TC avg

§112

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1151 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 19, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 03, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+9.2%)

1y 12m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1151 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.