Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/657,590

DISC SUPPORT FOR FLUID DISTRIBUTION

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 07, 2024

Examiner

KREILING, AMANDA J

Art Unit

3726

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Western Digital Technologies Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +10.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+10.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 466 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KREILING, AMANDA J View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

390 granted / 466 resolved

+13.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+10.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

13 currently pending

Career history

478

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

76.0%

+36.0% vs TC avg

§102

14.5%

-25.5% vs TC avg

§112

4.8%

-35.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 466 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 07, 2024

Application Filed

May 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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19/087,338

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1y 3m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+10.2%)

2y 2m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 466 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.