Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/020,817

OVERFLOW DETECTION AND CORRECTION IN STATE MACHINE ENGINES

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 14, 2025

Priority

Mar 15, 2013 — continuation of 9703574 +3 more

Examiner

ROCHE, JOHN B

Art Unit

2184

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Micron Technology Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -19.7% interview lift. Interview lift (-19.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 653 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ROCHE, JOHN B View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

484 granted / 653 resolved

+19.1% vs TC avg

Minimal -20% lift

Without

With

+-19.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

8 currently pending

Career history

660

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.6%

-35.4% vs TC avg

§103

76.4%

+36.4% vs TC avg

§102

6.3%

-33.7% vs TC avg

§112

4.9%

-35.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 653 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 14, 2025

Application Filed

May 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

54%

With Interview (-19.7%)

2y 9m (~1y 3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 653 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.