Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/006,660

MEDICAL DOSING DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 24, 2023

Priority

Aug 05, 2020 — JP 2020-132916 +1 more

Examiner

SHAH, NILAY J

Art Unit

3783

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Lightnix Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +47.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (77%); +47.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 583 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SHAH, NILAY J View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

447 granted / 583 resolved

+6.7% vs TC avg

Strong +47% interview lift

Without

With

+47.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

44 currently pending

Career history

655

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

82.1%

+42.1% vs TC avg

§102

4.8%

-35.2% vs TC avg

§112

11.7%

-28.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 583 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 24, 2023

Application Filed

Sep 10, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

May 12, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Precedent Cases

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18/087,944

Patent 12623032

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3y 4m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

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Patent 12622611

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Patent 12611524

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3y 9m to grant Granted Apr 28, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+47.1%)

3y 1m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 583 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.