Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/926,534

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

RICKS, DONNA J

Art Unit

Tech Center

Dell Products L.P.

Assignee

Dell Products L.P.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 506 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RICKS, DONNA J View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

391 granted / 506 resolved

+17.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+8.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

539

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.1%

-35.9% vs TC avg

§103

82.9%

+42.9% vs TC avg

§102

3.6%

-36.4% vs TC avg

§112

6.1%

-33.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 506 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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4y 1m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

18/434,319

Patent 12639778

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2y 3m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

18/118,683

Patent 12608863

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3y 1m to grant Granted Apr 21, 2026

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Patent 12602751

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4y 5m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

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

86%

With Interview (+8.7%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 506 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.