Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/886,384

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2100

Examiner

DOAN, KHOA D

Art Unit

2133

Tech Center

Sandisk Technologies, Inc.

Assignee

SanDisk Technologies Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 358 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DOAN, KHOA D View full profile →

Grants 90% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

321 granted / 358 resolved

+29.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+8.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

371

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.7%

-35.3% vs TC avg

§103

72.7%

+32.7% vs TC avg

§102

5.6%

-34.4% vs TC avg

§112

11.0%

-29.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 358 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2100

Application Filed

Feb 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 26, 2026

Response Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

90%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+8.0%)

2y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 358 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.