Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 17/641,060

TRACKING SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFICATION OF SUBJECTS

Final Rejection

Filed

Mar 07, 2022

Priority

Sep 09, 2019 — provisional 62/897,783 +1 more

Examiner

TAYLOR, MEREDITH IREENE DUPAI

Art Unit

2671

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

The Johns Hopkins University

OA Round

4 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +53.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (68%); +53.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 53 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TAYLOR, MEREDITH IREENE DUPAI View full profile →

Grants 68% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

36 granted / 53 resolved

+5.9% vs TC avg

Strong +54% interview lift

Without

With

+53.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

4 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

§103

92.3%

+52.3% vs TC avg

§102

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

§112

4.1%

-35.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 53 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Show 2 earlier events

Jan 27, 2025

Response Filed

Feb 12, 2025

Final Rejection mailed

Apr 23, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

May 06, 2025

Request for Continued Examination

May 08, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Jun 02, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Aug 21, 2025

Response Filed

Sep 11, 2025

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

5-6

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+53.5%)

3y 4m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

High

PTA Risk

Based on 53 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.