Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/086,373

HOST DATA STORAGE SCAN DATA RETENTION RATING

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 21, 2025

Priority

Aug 31, 2022 — provisional 63/402,575 +1 more

Examiner

SAIN, GAUTAM

Art Unit

2135

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Micron Technology Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (67%); +23.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 425 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SAIN, GAUTAM View full profile →

Grants 67% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

285 granted / 425 resolved

+12.1% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+23.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

464

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

§103

93.7%

+53.7% vs TC avg

§102

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§112

3.9%

-36.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 425 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 21, 2025

Application Filed

May 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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4y 6m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

67%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+23.9%)

3y 3m (~1y 12m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 425 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.