Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/908,997

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2100

Examiner

PEUGH, BRIAN R

Art Unit

2133

Tech Center

Dell Products L.P.

Assignee

DELL PRODUCTS, L.P.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +1.0% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 528 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PEUGH, BRIAN R View full profile →

Grants 92% — above average

Career Allow Rate

486 granted / 528 resolved

+32.0% vs TC avg

Minimal +1% lift

Without

With

+1.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

544

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

7.0%

-33.0% vs TC avg

§103

25.1%

-14.9% vs TC avg

§102

34.6%

-5.4% vs TC avg

§112

21.9%

-18.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 528 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2100

Application Filed

Sep 19, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Dec 16, 2025

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Dec 19, 2025

Examiner Interview Summary

Dec 22, 2025

Response Filed

Mar 04, 2026

Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

92%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+1.0%)

2y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 528 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.