Last updated: August 17, 2026

Application No. 18/292,849

POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION WELL INCLUDING A SIDE WALL WITH A FLUOROPOLYMER

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 26, 2024

Priority

Aug 05, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTUS2021044763

Examiner

GZYBOWSKI, MICHAEL STANLEY

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +53.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (67%); +53.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 159 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GZYBOWSKI, MICHAEL STANLEY View full profile →

Grants 67% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

107 granted / 159 resolved

+7.3% vs TC avg

Strong +54% interview lift

Without

With

+53.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 6m

Avg Prosecution

71 currently pending

Career history

240

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

§103

54.3%

+14.3% vs TC avg

§102

14.7%

-25.3% vs TC avg

§112

25.6%

-14.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 159 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 26, 2024

Application Filed

Jul 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

67%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+53.5%)

3y 6m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 159 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.