Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/471,168

IR-DROP PREDICTION SYSTEM AND IR-DROP PREDICTION METHOD

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 20, 2023

Priority

Jun 16, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0077489

Examiner

SANKS, SCHYLER S

Art Unit

2129

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

SK hynix Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.9% interview lift. Interview already conducted in this application's prosecution history. This examiner has a 73% grant rate with +15.9% interview lift. Since an interview has already been tried, recommend written response with narrowed claims based on precedent claim evolution patterns.

Based on 515 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SANKS, SCHYLER S View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

374 granted / 515 resolved

+17.6% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

546

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

§103

74.1%

+34.1% vs TC avg

§102

6.6%

-33.4% vs TC avg

§112

17.3%

-22.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 515 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 20, 2023

Application Filed

Apr 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 24, 2026

Interview Requested

Jul 01, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Jul 01, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Jul 07, 2026

Response Filed

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

73%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+15.9%)

2y 10m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 515 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.