Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/908,925

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

POWERS, WILLIAM S

Art Unit

2496

Tech Center

Dell Products, L.P.

Assignee

Dell Products L.P.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +2.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+2.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 683 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

POWERS, WILLIAM S View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

543 granted / 683 resolved

+19.5% vs TC avg

Minimal +3% lift

Without

With

+2.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

9 currently pending

Career history

698

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

§103

66.2%

+26.2% vs TC avg

§102

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

§112

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 683 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Jul 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

82%

With Interview (+2.6%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 683 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.