Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/293,191

SUPPORT DEVICE FOR MEDICATION DELIVERY DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 29, 2024

Priority

Aug 02, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTUS2021044129

Examiner

LANGE, ERIC A

Art Unit

3783

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Becton, Dickinson and Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 182 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LANGE, ERIC A View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

144 granted / 182 resolved

+9.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+9.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

204

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

84.1%

+44.1% vs TC avg

§102

5.3%

-34.7% vs TC avg

§112

9.1%

-30.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 182 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 29, 2024

Application Filed

May 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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17/923,915

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3y 7m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/643,747

Patent 12662943

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2y 2m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Patent 12612864

PASSIVE FLOW MODULATION DEVICE

2y 2m to grant Granted Apr 28, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

89%

With Interview (+9.6%)

2y 2m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 182 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.