Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/741,193

CONFIGURABLE RESISTIVITY FOR LINES IN A MEMORY DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 12, 2024

Priority

Feb 04, 2020 — divisional of 11/495,293 +1 more

Examiner

SMET, UYEN TRAN

Art Unit

2824

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Micron Technology Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +3.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+3.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 590 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 93% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

549 granted / 590 resolved

+25.1% vs TC avg

Minimal +4% lift

Without

With

+3.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 11m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

616

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

78.8%

+38.8% vs TC avg

§102

12.7%

-27.3% vs TC avg

§112

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 590 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 12, 2024

Application Filed

May 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 4m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

93%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+3.8%)

1y 11m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 590 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.