Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/930,931

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Examiner

SERRAGUARD, SEAN ERIN

Art Unit

Tech Center

NVIDIA Corporation

Assignee

NVIDIA Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +36.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (69%); +36.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 150 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SERRAGUARD, SEAN ERIN View full profile →

Grants 69% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

104 granted / 150 resolved

+9.3% vs TC avg

Strong +37% interview lift

Without

With

+36.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

183

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

93.9%

+53.9% vs TC avg

§102

2.3%

-37.7% vs TC avg

§112

3.2%

-36.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 150 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 3m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

69%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+36.6%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 150 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.