Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/767,789

MACHINE LEARNING FIRMWARE OPTIMIZATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 09, 2024

Priority

Aug 01, 2023 — provisional 63/517,028

Examiner

HASAN, SYED HAROON

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Micron Technology Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (82%); +15.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 739 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HASAN, SYED HAROON View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

604 granted / 739 resolved

+21.7% vs TC avg

Strong +15% interview lift

Without

With

+15.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

781

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.1%

-35.9% vs TC avg

§103

76.8%

+36.8% vs TC avg

§102

13.4%

-26.6% vs TC avg

§112

3.3%

-36.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 739 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 09, 2024

Application Filed

May 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/970,029

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1y 5m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+15.2%)

3y 1m (~1y 1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 739 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.