Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/440,404

Memory Circuitry And Methods Used In Forming Memory Circuitry

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 13, 2024

Priority

Feb 14, 2023 — provisional 63/445,431

Examiner

SHOOK, DANIEL P

Art Unit

2812

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Micron Technology Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 647 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SHOOK, DANIEL P View full profile →

Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

563 granted / 647 resolved

+19.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+8.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

10 currently pending

Career history

657

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

72.8%

+32.8% vs TC avg

§102

11.6%

-28.4% vs TC avg

§112

5.7%

-34.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 647 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 13, 2024

Application Filed

May 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 8m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/558,236

Patent 12684945

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2y 8m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/545,534

Patent 12677576

ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DISPLAY APPARATUS

2y 6m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/252,315

Patent 12672460

DISPLAY PANEL AND DISPLAY DEVICE

3y 1m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+8.5%)

2y 0m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 647 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.