Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/876,567

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Jul 01, 2022 — provisional 63/367,583 +1 more

Examiner

DIAZ, THOMAS C

Art Unit

Tech Center

Lam Research Corporation

Assignee

Lam Research Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (68%); +19.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1054 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DIAZ, THOMAS C View full profile →

Grants 68% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

720 granted / 1054 resolved

+8.3% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+19.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

32 currently pending

Career history

1071

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

69.6%

+29.6% vs TC avg

§102

6.8%

-33.2% vs TC avg

§112

7.1%

-32.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1054 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 1m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

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2y 0m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

19/065,516

Patent 12674508

MANUFACTURING METHOD OF GEAR BOX AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF ROTATING MACHINE

1y 4m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/714,398

Patent 12663066

CASING FOR A DRIVE UNIT, COMPRISING AN EXHAUST VENTILATION INTERFACE, AND DRIVE UNIT

2y 0m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/410,832

Patent 12654597

Device for Adjusting Tension in a Cable

2y 5m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

87%

With Interview (+19.0%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1054 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.