Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/662,327

FRONT MOUNTED OCP STORAGE CONTROLLER MODULE WITH INTEGRATED BACKUP POWER

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 13, 2024

Examiner

DINH, PHUONG K

Art Unit

2841

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development L.P.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1193 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1040 granted / 1193 resolved

+19.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+9.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 9m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

1209

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

61.4%

+21.4% vs TC avg

§102

16.9%

-23.1% vs TC avg

§112

8.7%

-31.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1193 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 13, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+9.0%)

1y 9m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1193 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.