Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/894,358

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

FARINA, MICHAEL VINCENT

Art Unit

Tech Center

Dell Products L.P.

Assignee

Dell Products L.P.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +33.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +33.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 20 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

FARINA, MICHAEL VINCENT View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

15 granted / 20 resolved

+15.0% vs TC avg

Strong +33% interview lift

Without

With

+33.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§103

91.6%

+51.6% vs TC avg

§102

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

§112

5.3%

-34.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 20 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 1m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

18/163,345

Patent 12577877

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3y 1m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

17/441,489

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4y 5m to grant Granted Feb 24, 2026

18/170,081

Patent 12553210

SKID STEER LOADER POWER BOOST

3y 0m to grant Granted Feb 17, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+33.3%)

3y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 20 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.