Last updated: April 19, 2026

Application No. 17/908,659

ELECTROMAGNETIC SAMPLING DEVICE PROTECTED IN A SEPTUM PIERCING NEEDLE

Final Rejection

Filed

Sep 01, 2022

Examiner

MONTGOMERY, ANN Y

Art Unit

1678

Tech Center

1600 — Biotechnology & Organic Chemistry

Assignee

DH TECHNOLOGIES DEVELOPMENT PTE. LTD.

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +26.5% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 657 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 70% — above average

Career Allow Rate

457 granted / 657 resolved

+9.6% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+26.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 10m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

681

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

§103

44.3%

+4.3% vs TC avg

§102

18.1%

-21.9% vs TC avg

§112

17.9%

-22.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 657 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 01, 2022

Application Filed

Oct 30, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Feb 02, 2026

Response Filed

Mar 07, 2026

Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+26.5%)

3y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 657 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.