Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/909,125

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2100

Examiner

PATEL, NIMESH G

Art Unit

2176

Tech Center

Dell Products L.P.

Assignee

Dell Products L.P.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 726 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

560 granted / 726 resolved

+17.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+7.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

743

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§103

65.9%

+25.9% vs TC avg

§102

19.8%

-20.2% vs TC avg

§112

4.6%

-35.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 726 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2100

Application Filed

May 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

84%

With Interview (+7.4%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 726 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.