Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/053,716

Untitled Application

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Filed

Priority

Nov 20, 2024 — CIP of 18/953,336

Examiner

MCNAMARA, SEAN KEVIN

Art Unit

Tech Center

Zscaler, Inc.

Assignee

Zscaler Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +25.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (82%); +25.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 22 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MCNAMARA, SEAN KEVIN View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

18 granted / 22 resolved

+21.8% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+25.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.4%

-35.6% vs TC avg

§103

92.2%

+52.2% vs TC avg

§102

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

§112

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 22 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 04, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/635,958

Patent 12657091

BACKUP AND RESTORE FOR A HYBRID TRANSACTIONAL AND ANALYTICAL PROCESSING (HTAP) DATABASE

2y 2m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/522,768

Patent 12650909

ASSESSING DISPLAY HEALTH IN RESPONSE TO ACCIDENTS

2y 6m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

18/517,205

Patent 12639147

DETECTION OF EVENTS OF INTEREST USING A NATURAL LANGUAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM

2y 6m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

18/329,627

Patent 12613785

SYSTEM WEAR LEVELING

2y 10m to grant Granted Apr 28, 2026

18/127,711

Patent 12608261

ESTIMATING PROPAGATION TIME FOR AN INJECTED FAULT

3y 0m to grant Granted Apr 21, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+25.6%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 22 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.