Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/977,742

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

WESTBROOK, MICHAEL L

Art Unit

Tech Center

Micron Technology, Inc.

Assignee

Micron Technology Inc.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 221 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WESTBROOK, MICHAEL L View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

164 granted / 221 resolved

+14.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+6.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

11 currently pending

Career history

241

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

§103

72.9%

+32.9% vs TC avg

§102

9.9%

-30.1% vs TC avg

§112

12.0%

-28.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 221 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 10, 2026

Response Filed

Jul 01, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

81%

With Interview (+6.5%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 221 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.