Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/381,187

MOISTURE DETECTING BASE PLATE FOR AN OSTOMY APPLIANCE AND A SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING MOISTURE PROPAGATION IN A BASE PLATE AND/OR A SENSOR ASSEMBLY PART

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 18, 2023

Priority

Dec 22, 2017 — DK PA 2017 70978 +2 more

Examiner

ARBLE, JESSICA R

Art Unit

3781

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Coloplast A/S

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +26.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (66%); +26.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 399 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ARBLE, JESSICA R View full profile →

Grants 66% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

263 granted / 399 resolved

-4.1% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+26.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

37 currently pending

Career history

450

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

86.2%

+46.2% vs TC avg

§102

3.0%

-37.0% vs TC avg

§112

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 399 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 18, 2023

Application Filed

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12678339

TISSUE INTERFACE FOR TISSUE DEBRIDEMENT

3y 6m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/173,932

Patent 12678345

ABSORBENT ARTICLE FOR PET

3y 4m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/589,860

Patent 12678312

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR PLACING A GASTROINTESTINAL DEVICE

2y 4m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/258,984

Patent 12667503

ABSORBENT ARTICLE

3y 0m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/059,750

Patent 12653726

Transfer Pad with Moisture Control

3y 6m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

66%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+26.0%)

3y 4m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 399 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.