Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/373,757

Optimized Posterior Surface for Toric Contact Lenses

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 27, 2023

Examiner

WILKES, ZACHARY W

Art Unit

2872

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Johnson & Johnson

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +22.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (66%); +22.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 916 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WILKES, ZACHARY W View full profile →

Grants 66% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

608 granted / 916 resolved

-1.6% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+22.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

45 currently pending

Career history

978

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

71.0%

+31.0% vs TC avg

§102

23.0%

-17.0% vs TC avg

§112

2.6%

-37.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 916 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 27, 2023

Application Filed

May 26, 2026

Request for Continued Examination

May 28, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

66%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+22.1%)

2y 10m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 916 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.