Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/901,177

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2100

Examiner

WHITESELL, AUDREY EMMA

Art Unit

2113

Tech Center

Dell Products L.P.

Assignee

DELL PRODUCTS, L.P.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +0.0% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 24 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WHITESELL, AUDREY EMMA View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allow Rate

20 granted / 24 resolved

+23.3% vs TC avg

Minimal +0% lift

Without

With

+0.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

24.9%

-15.1% vs TC avg

§103

42.5%

+2.5% vs TC avg

§102

19.8%

-20.2% vs TC avg

§112

11.0%

-29.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 24 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2100

Application Filed

Oct 16, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Jan 16, 2026

Interview Requested

Jan 16, 2026

Response Filed

Mar 12, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

83%

With Interview (+0.0%)

2y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 24 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.