Last updated: July 26, 2026

Application No. 18/908,196

SINGLE FIELD FOR ENCODING MULTIPLE ELEMENTS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 07, 2024

Priority

Aug 31, 2020 — continuation of 11/539,623 +1 more

Examiner

WONG, XAVIER S

Art Unit

2415

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Micron Technology Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +10.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+10.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1010 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WONG, XAVIER S View full profile →

Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

887 granted / 1010 resolved

+29.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+10.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

1038

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§103

82.7%

+42.7% vs TC avg

§102

9.3%

-30.7% vs TC avg

§112

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1010 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 07, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 15, 2026

Response Filed

Precedent Cases

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17/760,426

Patent 12641454

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18/165,106

Patent 12641016

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3y 3m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

18/346,806

Patent 12640780

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2y 10m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+10.3%)

2y 9m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1010 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.