Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/883,221

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Examiner

CHEN, XIAOCHUN L

Art Unit

2824

Tech Center

Sandisk Technologies, Inc.

Assignee

SanDisk Technologies Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -0.6% interview lift. Interview lift (-0.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 487 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CHEN, XIAOCHUN L View full profile →

Grants 92% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

447 granted / 487 resolved

+31.8% vs TC avg

Minimal -1% lift

Without

With

+-0.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 8m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

504

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

71.7%

+31.7% vs TC avg

§102

17.9%

-22.1% vs TC avg

§112

9.5%

-30.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 487 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Mar 03, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

92%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (-0.6%)

1y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 487 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.