Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/349,110

SAMPLE PRE-COMPRESSION VALVE FOR LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY

Final Rejection

Filed

Jul 07, 2023

Priority

Jan 29, 2016 — DE 10 2016 101 658.6 +4 more

Examiner

RAEVIS, ROBERT R

Art Unit

2855

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Dionex Softron GmbH

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (83%); +15.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1892 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RAEVIS, ROBERT R View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1574 granted / 1892 resolved

+15.2% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

52 currently pending

Career history

1935

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

§103

44.6%

+4.6% vs TC avg

§102

5.7%

-34.3% vs TC avg

§112

40.3%

+0.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1892 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 07, 2023

Application Filed

Oct 07, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Mar 02, 2026

Response Filed

Apr 09, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+15.7%)

2y 7m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 1892 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.