Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/951,143

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

4100

Priority

Aug 16, 2024 — RE 10-2024-0110096

Examiner

HEISTERKAMP, JUSTIN BRYCE

Art Unit

4100

Tech Center

SK hynix Inc.

Assignee

SK hynix Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +2.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+2.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 76 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HEISTERKAMP, JUSTIN BRYCE View full profile →

Grants 99% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

75 granted / 76 resolved

+38.7% vs TC avg

Minimal +2% lift

Without

With

+2.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

8 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

37.9%

-2.1% vs TC avg

§102

15.9%

-24.1% vs TC avg

§112

30.3%

-9.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 76 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

4100

Application Filed

Jul 10, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

99%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+2.3%)

2y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 76 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.

Untitled Application

Interview Optional

Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

Precedent Cases

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Strategy Recommendation AI-generated — please review before filing

Prosecution Projections

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