Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/797,605

BOARD UNIT, MEMORY SYSTEM, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 08, 2024

Priority

Feb 10, 2022 — continuation of PCTJP2022005423

Examiner

TRAN, BINH BACH THANH

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

KIOXIA Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 700 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TRAN, BINH BACH THANH View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

565 granted / 700 resolved

+20.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+12.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

719

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

85.9%

+45.9% vs TC avg

§102

12.0%

-28.0% vs TC avg

§112

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 700 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 08, 2024

Application Filed

May 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/467,060

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2y 9m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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2y 7m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/812,563

Patent 12672241

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1y 10m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+12.1%)

2y 5m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 700 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.