Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 17/821,780

Tissue Oximeter with Stored Simulated Reflectance Curves

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 23, 2022

Priority

May 03, 2012 — provisional 61/642,395 +7 more

Examiner

FARDANESH, MARJAN

Art Unit

3791

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Vioptix Inc.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (73%); +18.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 854 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

621 granted / 854 resolved

+2.7% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+18.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

882

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

§103

51.0%

+11.0% vs TC avg

§102

24.1%

-15.9% vs TC avg

§112

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 854 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 23, 2022

Application Filed

Jan 27, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 24, 2025

Response Filed

Sep 08, 2025

Final Rejection mailed

Dec 18, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+18.4%)

3y 4m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 854 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.