Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/762,726

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

WAI, ERIC CHARLES

Art Unit

Tech Center

Dell Products L.P.

Assignee

Dell Products L.P.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +26.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (82%); +26.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 649 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WAI, ERIC CHARLES View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

534 granted / 649 resolved

+22.3% vs TC avg

Strong +27% interview lift

Without

With

+26.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 8m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

676

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.1%

-36.9% vs TC avg

§103

85.0%

+45.0% vs TC avg

§102

5.1%

-34.9% vs TC avg

§112

3.0%

-37.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 649 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 9m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

17/922,277

Patent 12632319

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3y 6m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

18/607,953

Patent 12632301

DATA PROCESSING ACROSS APPLICATIONS IN CLOUD ENVIRONMENTS

2y 2m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

18/153,460

Patent 12608229

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3y 3m to grant Granted Apr 21, 2026

17/821,543

Patent 12602261

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3y 7m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+26.9%)

3y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 649 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.