Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/916,521

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2100

Examiner

CHASE, SHELLY A

Art Unit

2112

Tech Center

Micron Technology, Inc.

Assignee

Micron Technology, Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +3.3% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 755 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CHASE, SHELLY A View full profile →

Grants 95% — above average

Career Allow Rate

715 granted / 755 resolved

+34.7% vs TC avg

Minimal +3% lift

Without

With

+3.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

772

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

13.1%

-26.9% vs TC avg

§103

38.3%

-1.7% vs TC avg

§102

15.7%

-24.3% vs TC avg

§112

15.9%

-24.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 755 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2100

Application Filed

Nov 19, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Mar 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

95%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+3.3%)

2y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 755 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.