Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/910,183

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

ZHAO, DON GORDON

Art Unit

2493

Tech Center

Dell Products L.P.

Assignee

DELL PRODUCTS, L.P.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.8% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 777 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ZHAO, DON GORDON View full profile →

Grants 87% — above average

Career Allow Rate

677 granted / 777 resolved

+27.1% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+16.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

798

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

11.0%

-29.0% vs TC avg

§103

41.1%

+1.1% vs TC avg

§102

4.5%

-35.5% vs TC avg

§112

27.8%

-12.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 777 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Feb 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+16.8%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 777 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

Untitled Application

Interview Optional

Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

Precedent Cases

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