Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/405,392

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Mar 07, 2023 — provisional 63/488,915

Examiner

WOLFF, ARIELLE R

Art Unit

Tech Center

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Assignee

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 47% of cases after interview

— +33.4% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 183 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WOLFF, ARIELLE R View full profile →

Grants 47% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

86 granted / 183 resolved

-13.0% vs TC avg

Strong +33% interview lift

Without

With

+33.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 6m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

225

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§103

91.5%

+51.5% vs TC avg

§102

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

§112

4.4%

-35.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 183 resolved cases

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/465,945

Patent 12661470

NASAL MASK INTERFACE ASSEMBLY

2y 9m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

17/333,347

Patent 12636448

VENTILATION DEVICE AND METHOD

4y 12m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

17/908,420

Patent 12636221

EXOSKELETON ROBOT FOR EXPECTORATION ASSISTANCE AND CONTROL METHOD

3y 8m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

17/471,361

Patent 12623098

Dual Mode Breathing Apparatus

4y 8m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

17/844,380

Patent 12616624

Chest Compression System Retainer With Tethers For Use With A Patient Transport Apparatus

3y 10m to grant Granted May 05, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

47%

Grant Probability

80%

With Interview (+33.4%)

3y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 183 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.