Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/923,631

JUST-IN-TIME CONTAINERS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 22, 2024

Priority

Nov 08, 2019 — continuation of 11/669,334 +1 more

Examiner

YEN, PAUL JUEI-FU

Art Unit

2175

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Google LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +22.7% interview lift. Interview already conducted in this application's prosecution history. This examiner has a 77% grant rate with +22.7% interview lift. Since an interview has already been tried, recommend written response with narrowed claims based on precedent claim evolution patterns.

Based on 419 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

YEN, PAUL JUEI-FU View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

322 granted / 419 resolved

+21.8% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+22.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

441

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

§103

86.7%

+46.7% vs TC avg

§102

4.1%

-35.9% vs TC avg

§112

5.3%

-34.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 419 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 22, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 15, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 25, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Jun 29, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Jul 07, 2026

Response Filed

Precedent Cases

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18/649,141

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+22.7%)

3y 0m (~1y 3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 419 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.