Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/977,721

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

PEUGH, BRIAN R

Art Unit

Tech Center

Micron Technology, Inc.

Assignee

Micron Technology Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +1.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+1.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 533 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PEUGH, BRIAN R View full profile →

Grants 92% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

491 granted / 533 resolved

+32.1% vs TC avg

Minimal +1% lift

Without

With

+1.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

9 currently pending

Career history

551

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

6.3%

-33.7% vs TC avg

§103

33.2%

-6.8% vs TC avg

§102

30.1%

-9.9% vs TC avg

§112

22.0%

-18.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 533 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 14, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

May 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

92%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+1.0%)

2y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 533 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.