Last updated: April 19, 2026

Application No. 18/738,182

INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD

Final Rejection

Filed

Jun 10, 2024

Examiner

STEINLE, ANDREW J

Art Unit

2497

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Kioxia Corporation

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.5% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 547 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

STEINLE, ANDREW J View full profile →

Grants 88% — above average

Career Allow Rate

479 granted / 547 resolved

+29.6% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+19.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

564

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

10.4%

-29.6% vs TC avg

§103

46.2%

+6.2% vs TC avg

§102

20.7%

-19.3% vs TC avg

§112

11.6%

-28.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 547 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 10, 2024

Application Filed

Nov 16, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Feb 18, 2026

Response Filed

Mar 16, 2026

Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/542,845

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2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+19.5%)

2y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 547 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.