Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 17/780,203

BLOOD PUMP SYSTEM WITH MAGNETICALLY LEVITATED ROTOR

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 26, 2022

Priority

Nov 27, 2019 — EU 19211940.2 +1 more

Examiner

TRAN, THIEN JASON

Art Unit

3792

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Berlin Heart GmbH

OA Round

3 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (73%); +23.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 74 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TRAN, THIEN JASON View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

54 granted / 74 resolved

+3.0% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+23.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 6m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

120

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

10.2%

-29.8% vs TC avg

§103

78.3%

+38.3% vs TC avg

§102

8.6%

-31.4% vs TC avg

§112

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 74 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Show 2 earlier events

Mar 07, 2025

Response Filed

Apr 15, 2025

Final Rejection mailed

Jun 12, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Sep 15, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Sep 15, 2025

Notice of Allowance

Oct 09, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Dec 15, 2025

Non-Final Rejection (signed)

Jan 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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5y 1m to grant Granted Feb 10, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+23.1%)

3y 6m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

High

PTA Risk

Based on 74 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.

BLOOD PUMP SYSTEM WITH MAGNETICALLY LEVITATED ROTOR

Interview Optional

Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

Strategy Recommendation AI-generated — please review before filing

Prosecution Projections

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