Last updated: October 02, 2026

Application No. 17/619,958

IMMUNE CELL SIGNATURE FOR BACTERIAL SEPSIS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 16, 2021

Priority

Jun 17, 2019 — provisional 62/862,587 +2 more

Examiner

IVICH, FERNANDO NMN

Art Unit

1678

Tech Center

1600 — Biotechnology & Organic Chemistry

Assignee

THE GENERAL HOSPITAL Corporation

OA Round

3 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 49% of cases after interview

— +69.8% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 39 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

IVICH, FERNANDO NMN View full profile →

Grants 49% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

19 granted / 39 resolved

-11.3% vs TC avg

Strong +70% interview lift

Without

With

+69.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 0m

Avg Prosecution

38 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

13.9%

-26.1% vs TC avg

§103

30.5%

-9.5% vs TC avg

§102

14.5%

-25.5% vs TC avg

§112

25.7%

-14.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 39 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 16, 2021

Application Filed

Jul 01, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Oct 01, 2025

Response Filed

Dec 08, 2025

Final Rejection mailed

Jun 03, 2026

Request for Continued Examination

Jun 04, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Aug 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

49%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+69.8%)

4y 0m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

High

PTA Risk

Based on 39 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.