Last updated: April 21, 2026

Application No. 18/793,377

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

LOUIE, HOWARD H

Art Unit

2494

Tech Center

KINGSTON DIGITAL, INC.

Assignee

Kingston Digital Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +59.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (82%); +59.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 181 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LOUIE, HOWARD H View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allow Rate

149 granted / 181 resolved

+22.3% vs TC avg

Strong +60% interview lift

Without

With

+59.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

198

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.5%

-34.5% vs TC avg

§103

44.8%

+4.8% vs TC avg

§102

12.3%

-27.7% vs TC avg

§112

22.4%

-17.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 181 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Feb 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+59.9%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 181 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.