Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/973,498

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

ALLEN, NICHOLAS E

Art Unit

Tech Center

Dell Products L.P.

Assignee

Dell Products L.P.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (76%); +15.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 770 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ALLEN, NICHOLAS E View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

586 granted / 770 resolved

+16.1% vs TC avg

Strong +15% interview lift

Without

With

+15.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

829

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

§103

84.0%

+44.0% vs TC avg

§102

11.4%

-28.6% vs TC avg

§112

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 770 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 29, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jan 29, 2026

Response Filed

Jul 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+15.3%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 770 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.