Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/021,113

FILLING/CUSHIONING MEMBER FOR SKIN GRAFTS ON AURICULAR SKIN DEFECTS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 13, 2023

Priority

Oct 30, 2020 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2020040753

Examiner

PELLEGRINO, BRIAN E

Art Unit

3799

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Sakura Seiki Co. Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 55% of cases after interview

— +35.2% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 656 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PELLEGRINO, BRIAN E View full profile →

Grants 55% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

363 granted / 656 resolved

-14.7% vs TC avg

Strong +35% interview lift

Without

With

+35.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 11m

Avg Prosecution

32 currently pending

Career history

706

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

80.2%

+40.2% vs TC avg

§102

3.9%

-36.1% vs TC avg

§112

6.1%

-33.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 656 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 13, 2023

Application Filed

Sep 11, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Nov 13, 2025

Response Filed

Nov 13, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

55%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+35.2%)

4y 11m (~1y 7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 656 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.