Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/955,886

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

SARPONG, AKWASI

Art Unit

Tech Center

Dell Products L.P.

Assignee

Dell Products L.P.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +28.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (68%); +28.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 484 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 68% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

330 granted / 484 resolved

+8.2% vs TC avg

Strong +28% interview lift

Without

With

+28.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 10m

Avg Prosecution

7 currently pending

Career history

493

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

93.0%

+53.0% vs TC avg

§102

5.3%

-34.7% vs TC avg

§112

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 484 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+28.2%)

3y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 484 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.