Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/555,486

Process for Detecting Nucleus-Containing Cells in a Sample Liquid of a Patient using a Microfluidic Device and Microfluidic Device

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 13, 2023

Priority

Apr 20, 2021 — DE 10 2021 203 897.2 +1 more

Examiner

MUI, CHRISTINE T

Art Unit

1797

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

Robert Bosch GmbH

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +19.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1379 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MUI, CHRISTINE T View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1079 granted / 1379 resolved

+13.2% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+19.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

58 currently pending

Career history

1435

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

81.0%

+41.0% vs TC avg

§102

13.7%

-26.3% vs TC avg

§112

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1379 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 13, 2023

Application Filed

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 7m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

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DIAGNOSTIC DETECTION CHIP DEVICES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND ASSEMBLY

3y 4m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

17/908,883

Patent 12674806

Endometriosis Biomarkers

3y 10m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/067,483

Patent 12674809

SPECIMEN ANALYSIS METHOD AND SPECIMEN ANALYZER

3y 6m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

17/464,114

Patent 12667846

MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE AND SAMPLE ANALYSIS METHOD

4y 10m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+19.8%)

2y 8m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1379 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.