Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/540,285

OBJECT SIZE ANNOTATIONS FOR MEMORY SAFETY

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 14, 2023

Examiner

APONTE, FRANCISCO JAVIER

Art Unit

2151

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Red Hat Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +24.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (88%); +24.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 611 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

APONTE, FRANCISCO JAVIER View full profile →

Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

538 granted / 611 resolved

+33.1% vs TC avg

Strong +25% interview lift

Without

With

+24.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

8 currently pending

Career history

627

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

8.2%

-31.8% vs TC avg

§103

57.7%

+17.7% vs TC avg

§102

12.3%

-27.7% vs TC avg

§112

8.5%

-31.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 611 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 14, 2023

Application Filed

Mar 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+24.7%)

2y 6m (~1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 611 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.