Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/915,791

PHASE INTERPOLATOR AND MEMORY DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 15, 2024

Priority

Dec 28, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0195419 +1 more

Examiner

MAI, LAM T

Art Unit

2845

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +0.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+0.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1020 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 96% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

979 granted / 1020 resolved

+28.0% vs TC avg

Minimal +1% lift

Without

With

+0.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 6m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

1029

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

16.3%

-23.7% vs TC avg

§103

22.1%

-17.9% vs TC avg

§102

25.4%

-14.6% vs TC avg

§112

5.8%

-34.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1020 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 15, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

May 29, 2026

Interview Requested

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

96%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+0.9%)

1y 6m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1020 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.