Last updated: July 14, 2026

Application No. 18/006,415

Sensor Device And Method For Horse Monitoring

Final Rejection

Filed

Jan 23, 2023

Priority

Jul 21, 2020 — EU 20186947.6 +1 more

Examiner

STEINBERG, AMANDA L

Art Unit

3792

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Ruxbury Aps

OA Round

2 (Final)

This examiner grants 51% of cases after interview

— +27.2% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 366 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

STEINBERG, AMANDA L View full profile →

Grants 51% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

187 granted / 366 resolved

-18.9% vs TC avg

Strong +27% interview lift

Without

With

+27.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 8m

Avg Prosecution

36 currently pending

Career history

423

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

§103

88.5%

+48.5% vs TC avg

§102

6.3%

-33.7% vs TC avg

§112

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 366 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 23, 2023

Application Filed

Apr 10, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Aug 11, 2025

Response Filed

Sep 09, 2025

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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BLOOD PUMP

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18/033,705

Patent 12667264

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3y 2m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

17/600,370

Patent 12661018

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4y 8m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/019,659

Patent 12661061

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3y 4m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

51%

Grant Probability

78%

With Interview (+27.2%)

3y 8m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 366 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.