Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/770,419

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2100

Examiner

CARDWELL, ERIC

Art Unit

2139

Tech Center

Sandisk Technologies, Inc.

Assignee

Sandisk Technologies Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.9% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 643 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CARDWELL, ERIC View full profile →

Grants 88% — above average

Career Allow Rate

564 granted / 643 resolved

+27.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+11.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

662

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.0%

-36.0% vs TC avg

§103

47.6%

+7.6% vs TC avg

§102

26.3%

-13.7% vs TC avg

§112

9.5%

-30.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 643 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2100

Application Filed

Nov 26, 2025

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 10, 2026

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2y 5m to grant Granted Feb 17, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+11.9%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 643 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.