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Office Actions › Micron Technology, Inc. › 18809821
Last updated: May 29, 2026
Application No. 18/809,821

RESOURCE ALLOCATION IN MEMORY SYSTEMS BASED ON OPERATION MODES

Non-Final OA
Filed
Aug 20, 2024
Priority
Apr 02, 2018 — continuation of 10/761,773 +2 more
Examiner
CHAUDRY, MUJTABA M
Art Unit
2112
Tech Center
2100 — Computer Architecture & Software
Assignee
Micron Technology, Inc.
OA Round
2 (Non-Final)
84%
Grant Probability
Favorable
2-3
OA Rounds
10m
Est. Remaining
88%
With Interview

Interview Optional

— +3.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+3.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.
Based on 831 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CHAUDRY, MUJTABA M View full profile →
Grants 84% — above average
84%
Career Allowance Rate
701 granted / 831 resolved
+29.4% vs TC avg
Minimal +4% lift
Without
With
+3.7%
Interview Lift
resolved cases with interview
Typical timeline
2y 8m
Avg Prosecution
21 currently pending
Career history
854
Total Applications
across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101
5.8%
-34.2% vs TC avg
§103
32.9%
-7.1% vs TC avg
§102
5.0%
-35.0% vs TC avg
§112
33.4%
-6.6% vs TC avg
Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 831 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 20, 2024
Application Filed
Nov 03, 2025
Non-Final Rejection mailed
Feb 03, 2026
Response Filed
Feb 25, 2026
Final Rejection mailed
Apr 27, 2026
Response after Non-Final Action
May 26, 2026
Request for Continued Examination
May 28, 2026
Response after Non-Final Action

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Prosecution Projections

2-3
Expected OA Rounds
84%
Grant Probability
88%
With Interview (+3.7%)
2y 8m (~10m remaining)
Median Time to Grant
Moderate
PTA Risk
Based on 831 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.

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