Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/959,080

Coprocessors with Bypass Optimization, Variable Grid Architecture, and Fused Vector Operations

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 25, 2024

Priority

Feb 26, 2019 — divisional of 11/429,555 +1 more

Examiner

LEE, CHUN KUAN

Art Unit

2181

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Apple Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +3.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+3.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 681 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LEE, CHUN KUAN View full profile →

Grants 68% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

465 granted / 681 resolved

+13.3% vs TC avg

Minimal +4% lift

Without

With

+3.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

707

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§103

90.2%

+50.2% vs TC avg

§102

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

§112

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 681 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 25, 2024

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

72%

With Interview (+3.8%)

3y 4m (~1y 8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 681 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.