Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/980,808

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

BARNETT, JACK KENSINGTON

Art Unit

Tech Center

Micron Technology, Inc.

Assignee

Micron Technology Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (81%); +17.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 21 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

17 granted / 21 resolved

+21.0% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+17.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.3%

-34.7% vs TC avg

§103

85.1%

+45.1% vs TC avg

§102

4.3%

-35.7% vs TC avg

§112

3.2%

-36.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 21 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/513,434

Patent 12647201

OUTER CODING HEADER FOR RAN-BASED NETWORK CODING

2y 6m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

18/397,923

Patent 12597948

Data Validation and Correction using Hybrid Parity and Error Correcting Codes

2y 3m to grant Granted Apr 07, 2026

18/713,259

Patent 12596150

X-Masking for In-System Deterministic Test

1y 10m to grant Granted Apr 07, 2026

18/459,365

Patent 12579028

MEMORY SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD

2y 6m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

18/624,070

Patent 12567476

MULTIPLE TEST MODES FOR A MEMORY IN AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT

1y 11m to grant Granted Mar 03, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+17.3%)

2y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 21 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.