Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/959,126

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2100

Examiner

OBERLY, ERIC T

Art Unit

2184

Tech Center

SK hynix Inc.

Assignee

SK Hynix Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.6% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 596 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 74% — above average

Career Allow Rate

439 granted / 596 resolved

+13.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +15% lift

Without

With

+14.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

617

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.5%

-35.5% vs TC avg

§103

52.8%

+12.8% vs TC avg

§102

25.6%

-14.4% vs TC avg

§112

12.7%

-27.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 596 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2100

Application Filed

Feb 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection

Apr 23, 2026

Interview Requested

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+14.6%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 596 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.