Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 17/387,391

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IDENTIFYING DISRUPTION OF A FLUID CONNECTION BETWEEN AN EXTRACORPOREAL CIRCUIT AND A PATIENT CIRCULATORY SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 28, 2021

Examiner

KLEIN, BENJAMIN JACOB

Art Unit

3700

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Transonic Systems Inc.

OA Round

5 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +20.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +20.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 644 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KLEIN, BENJAMIN JACOB View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

505 granted / 644 resolved

+8.4% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+20.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

3 currently pending

Career history

649

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

69.5%

+29.5% vs TC avg

§102

7.5%

-32.5% vs TC avg

§112

6.8%

-33.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 644 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Show 4 earlier events

Dec 27, 2023

Notice of Allowance

Feb 27, 2024

Response after Non-Final Action

Mar 04, 2024

Response after Non-Final Action

Jun 11, 2024

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Sep 27, 2024

Response Filed

Feb 05, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Aug 05, 2025

Response Filed

Jul 16, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

5-6

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+20.7%)

2y 11m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

High

PTA Risk

Based on 644 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.