Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/785,469

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2100

Examiner

WU, TONY

Art Unit

2166

Tech Center

Dell Products L.P.

Assignee

DELL PRODUCTS, L.P.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +27.2% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 209 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 52% of resolved cases

Career Allow Rate

108 granted / 209 resolved

-8.3% vs TC avg

Strong +27% interview lift

Without

With

+27.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 9m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

229

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

13.1%

-26.9% vs TC avg

§103

68.6%

+28.6% vs TC avg

§102

7.9%

-32.1% vs TC avg

§112

6.1%

-33.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 209 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2100

Application Filed

Sep 12, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Sep 24, 2025

Interview Requested

Oct 09, 2025

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Oct 10, 2025

Examiner Interview Summary

Oct 14, 2025

Response Filed

Jan 03, 2026

Final Rejection

Mar 20, 2026

Interview Requested

Mar 27, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Mar 27, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Apr 06, 2026

Request for Continued Examination

Apr 09, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Precedent Cases

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2y 5m to grant Granted Feb 03, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

52%

Grant Probability

79%

With Interview (+27.2%)

3y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 209 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.