Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/067,399

ADVANCED FILE SYSTEM WITH DYNAMIC BLOCK ALLOCATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 28, 2025

Priority

Mar 20, 2024 — provisional 63/567,726

Examiner

LI, ZHUO H

Art Unit

2133

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Micron Technology Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +3.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+3.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 586 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LI, ZHUO H View full profile →

Grants 89% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

522 granted / 586 resolved

+34.1% vs TC avg

Minimal +4% lift

Without

With

+3.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

606

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.6%

-37.4% vs TC avg

§103

67.5%

+27.5% vs TC avg

§102

7.7%

-32.3% vs TC avg

§112

7.1%

-32.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 586 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 28, 2025

Application Filed

Apr 17, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

89%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+3.9%)

2y 7m (~1y 2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 586 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.