Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/675,227

Linking RAM Code and Data with Multiple RAM Aliases

Final Rejection

Filed

May 28, 2024

Examiner

PINGA, JASON MICHAEL

Art Unit

2137

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Silicon Laboratories Inc.

OA Round

4 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (90%); +16.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 10 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PINGA, JASON MICHAEL View full profile →

Grants 90% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

9 granted / 10 resolved

+35.0% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+16.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 12m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§103

88.1%

+48.1% vs TC avg

§102

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

§112

4.8%

-35.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 10 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Show 2 earlier events

Sep 25, 2025

Response Filed

Oct 27, 2025

Final Rejection mailed

Dec 15, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Jan 07, 2026

Request for Continued Examination

Jan 24, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Feb 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Apr 30, 2026

Response Filed

Jun 09, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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1y 8m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

18/651,781

Patent 12585391

MANAGING ALLOCATION OF HALF GOOD BLOCKS

1y 10m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026

18/599,914

Patent 12572276

DATA COMPRESSION METHODS FOR BLOCK-BASED STORAGE SYSTEMS

2y 0m to grant Granted Mar 10, 2026

18/417,297

Patent 12511072

STORAGE DEVICE AND AN OPERATING METHOD OF A STORAGE CONTROLLER

1y 11m to grant Granted Dec 30, 2025

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

5-6

Expected OA Rounds

90%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+16.7%)

1y 12m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

High

PTA Risk

Based on 10 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.