Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/420,074

CHOPLESS FLOW FOR STAIRLESS ELECTRICAL INTERCONNECT STRUCTURE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 23, 2024

Priority

Jan 25, 2023 — provisional 63/441,034

Examiner

TOBERGTE, NICHOLAS J

Art Unit

2817

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Micron Technology Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +2.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+2.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 899 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TOBERGTE, NICHOLAS J View full profile →

Grants 94% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

850 granted / 899 resolved

+26.5% vs TC avg

Minimal +2% lift

Without

With

+2.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 8m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

931

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§103

59.6%

+19.6% vs TC avg

§102

17.8%

-22.2% vs TC avg

§112

3.5%

-36.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 899 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 23, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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17/949,142

Patent 12672573

FLEXIBLE PACKAGE

3y 9m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/253,945

Patent 12672566

WIRELESS CHIP-TO-CHIP HIGH-SPEED DATA TRANSPORT

3y 1m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

17/787,995

Patent 12655345

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3y 12m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

94%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+2.0%)

1y 8m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 899 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.