Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/913,553

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Examiner

WILLIAMS, DON J

Art Unit

2878

Tech Center

Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.

Assignee

Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +5.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+5.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 898 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WILLIAMS, DON J View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

753 granted / 898 resolved

+23.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +5% lift

Without

With

+5.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

905

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

74.5%

+34.5% vs TC avg

§102

20.5%

-19.5% vs TC avg

§112

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 898 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

May 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

89%

With Interview (+5.2%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 898 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.