Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 19/057,409

MANAGING TRIM COMMANDS IN A MEMORY SUB-SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 19, 2025

Priority

Aug 31, 2021 — continuation of 11/868,642 +1 more

Examiner

BIRKHIMER, CHRISTOPHER D

Art Unit

2138

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Micron Technology Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 505 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BIRKHIMER, CHRISTOPHER D View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

376 granted / 505 resolved

+19.5% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+7.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

535

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

71.9%

+31.9% vs TC avg

§102

12.3%

-27.7% vs TC avg

§112

12.5%

-27.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 505 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 19, 2025

Application Filed

Apr 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

82%

With Interview (+7.2%)

3y 1m (~1y 8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 505 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.