Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/830,257

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3900

Examiner

PEIKARI, BEHZAD

Art Unit

3992

Tech Center

Sandisk Technologies, Inc.

Assignee

SanDisk Technologies Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 81 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

66 granted / 81 resolved

+21.5% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+8.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.6%

-36.4% vs TC avg

§103

23.2%

-16.8% vs TC avg

§102

6.0%

-34.0% vs TC avg

§112

39.3%

-0.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 81 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3900

Application Filed

Feb 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

May 21, 2026

Response Filed

May 21, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+8.5%)

3y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 81 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.