Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/938,154

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

ESTRADA, ANGEL R

Art Unit

Tech Center

Analog Devices, Inc.

Assignee

Analog Devices Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -43.8% interview lift. Interview lift (-43.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1355 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ESTRADA, ANGEL R View full profile →

Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1159 granted / 1355 resolved

+25.5% vs TC avg

Minimal -44% lift

Without

With

+-43.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

1374

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

49.7%

+9.7% vs TC avg

§102

44.2%

+4.2% vs TC avg

§112

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1355 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 5m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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3y 3m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/567,826

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2y 1m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

42%

With Interview (-43.8%)

2y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1355 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.