Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 19/370,480

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2100

Examiner

KROFCHECK, MICHAEL C

Art Unit

2138

Tech Center

PURE STORAGE, INC.

Assignee

Pure Storage Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.1% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 653 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KROFCHECK, MICHAEL C View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allow Rate

531 granted / 653 resolved

+21.3% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+17.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

673

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.2%

-34.8% vs TC avg

§103

50.5%

+10.5% vs TC avg

§102

15.7%

-24.3% vs TC avg

§112

17.8%

-22.2% vs TC avg

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

Prosecution Timeline

2100

Application Filed

Feb 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+17.1%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

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