Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/500,425

METHOD OF REVERSE TRANSCRIPTION REACTION WITHIN A FLOWING LIQUID

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 02, 2023

Priority

Nov 03, 2022 — provisional 63/422,160

Examiner

HOBBS, MICHAEL L

Art Unit

4100

Tech Center

4100

Assignee

Nucleic Sensing Systems LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +28.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (69%); +28.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1165 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HOBBS, MICHAEL L View full profile →

Grants 69% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

801 granted / 1165 resolved

+8.8% vs TC avg

Strong +28% interview lift

Without

With

+28.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

1185

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

68.6%

+28.6% vs TC avg

§102

6.4%

-33.6% vs TC avg

§112

12.5%

-27.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1165 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 02, 2023

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 12m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/280,378

Patent 12677826

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2y 10m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/525,422

Patent 12674130

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2y 7m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

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Patent 12663378

3-D Printed Probes for Bioprocesses

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

69%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+28.2%)

3y 4m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1165 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.