Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/250,894

MAT LOCKING STRIP AND MAT SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 27, 2023

Priority

Nov 03, 2020 — SE 2051278-6 +1 more

Examiner

GEDEON, DEBORAH TALITHA

Art Unit

3673

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

G Andréen AB

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 54% of cases after interview

— +63.8% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 152 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GEDEON, DEBORAH TALITHA View full profile →

Grants 54% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

82 granted / 152 resolved

+1.9% vs TC avg

Strong +64% interview lift

Without

With

+63.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

190

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

89.4%

+49.4% vs TC avg

§102

8.7%

-31.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 152 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 27, 2023

Application Filed

Sep 11, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/948,709

Patent 12636211

DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR MOVING A PERSON ON A SUPPORT APPARATUS

1y 6m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

18/058,494

Patent 12628958

Bed Systems and Methods

3y 5m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

18/451,683

Patent 12622834

PELVIC CRADLE

2y 8m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

18/772,980

Patent 12622833

PATIENT SUPPORT WITH DECK WIDTH MONITORING AND CONTROL

1y 10m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

17/878,139

Patent 12616606

HEAT EXCHANGE SYSTEM FOR PATIENT SUPPORT SURFACE

3y 9m to grant Granted May 05, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

54%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+63.8%)

2y 9m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 152 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.