Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/422,739

RESERVATION POLICIES FOR REAL-TIME PROCESSING TASKS IN MULTI-PROCESSOR SYSTEMS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 25, 2024

Examiner

EWALD, JOHN ROBERT DAKITA

Art Unit

2199

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

NVIDIA Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +50.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (79%); +50.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 24 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

EWALD, JOHN ROBERT DAKITA View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

19 granted / 24 resolved

+24.2% vs TC avg

Strong +50% interview lift

Without

With

+50.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

§103

93.0%

+53.0% vs TC avg

§102

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

§112

3.5%

-36.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 24 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 25, 2024

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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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

79%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+50.0%)

3y 4m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 24 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.