Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/931,835

Untitled Application

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Examiner

ROSSITER, SEAN D

Art Unit

Tech Center

Micron Technology, Inc.

Assignee

Micron Technology Inc.

OA Round

2 (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 672 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 89% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

598 granted / 672 resolved

+29.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+8.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

4 currently pending

Career history

676

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

67.4%

+27.4% vs TC avg

§102

23.8%

-16.2% vs TC avg

§112

4.8%

-35.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 672 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 30, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Mar 02, 2026

Response Filed

Apr 23, 2026

Final Rejection mailed

Jun 17, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Precedent Cases

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18/731,795

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1y 12m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

18/778,804

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1y 10m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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1y 4m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

89%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+8.7%)

2y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 672 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.