Last updated: October 01, 2026

Application No. 18/982,441

Multilevel Memory System with Copied Error Detection Bits

Final Rejection

Filed

Dec 16, 2024

Priority

Dec 21, 2021 — divisional of 12/204,407

Examiner

KNAPP, JUSTIN R

Art Unit

2112

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Texas Instruments Incorporated

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 692 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KNAPP, JUSTIN R View full profile →

Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

586 granted / 692 resolved

+29.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+8.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

708

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

12.5%

-27.5% vs TC avg

§103

23.1%

-16.9% vs TC avg

§102

21.4%

-18.6% vs TC avg

§112

27.6%

-12.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 692 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 16, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 02, 2026

Response Filed

Sep 22, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+8.4%)

2y 4m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 692 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.