Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/960,340

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Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 26, 2024

Priority

Aug 23, 2022 — continuation of 12/190,959

Examiner

HIDALGO, FERNANDO N

Art Unit

2827

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Micron Technology Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +1.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+1.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1224 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HIDALGO, FERNANDO N View full profile →

Grants 93% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1143 granted / 1224 resolved

+25.4% vs TC avg

Minimal +1% lift

Without

With

+1.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 8m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

1233

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.0%

-37.0% vs TC avg

§103

57.1%

+17.1% vs TC avg

§102

7.5%

-32.5% vs TC avg

§112

10.8%

-29.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1224 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 26, 2024

Application Filed

May 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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1y 10m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/583,632

Patent 12665029

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2y 4m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/749,538

Patent 12665031

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2y 0m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/755,707

Patent 12665030

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1y 12m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

93%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+1.3%)

1y 8m (~1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1224 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.