Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/828,724

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2100

Examiner

MCNAMARA, SEAN KEVIN

Art Unit

2113

Tech Center

MELLANOX TECHNOLOGIES, LTD.

Assignee

Mellanox Technologies Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +28.6% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 15 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MCNAMARA, SEAN KEVIN View full profile →

Grants 87% — above average

Career Allow Rate

13 granted / 15 resolved

+26.7% vs TC avg

Strong +29% interview lift

Without

With

+28.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

21.2%

-18.8% vs TC avg

§103

60.6%

+20.6% vs TC avg

§102

14.9%

-25.1% vs TC avg

§112

3.4%

-36.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 15 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2100

Application Filed

Oct 10, 2025

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/343,981

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2y 5m to grant Granted Feb 24, 2026

18/591,916

Patent 12536072

METHOD, DEVICE, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR ADJUSTING DATA PLACEMENT

2y 5m to grant Granted Jan 27, 2026

18/121,312

Patent 12511208

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2y 5m to grant Granted Dec 30, 2025

18/604,425

Patent 12475007

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ENHANCED FAULT DETECTION OF A COMPONENT OF A COMPUTING NODE THROUGH PEER-BASED ASSESSMENTS

2y 5m to grant Granted Nov 18, 2025

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+28.6%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 15 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.