Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/563,257

CATHETER INSERTION DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 21, 2023

Priority

May 26, 2021 — provisional 63/193,141 +1 more

Examiner

VOKES, KATHLEEN PAIGE

Art Unit

3783

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Becton, Dickinson and Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 57% of cases after interview

— +21.1% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 61 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 57% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

35 granted / 61 resolved

-12.6% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+21.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 0m

Avg Prosecution

33 currently pending

Career history

108

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

93.3%

+53.3% vs TC avg

§102

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

§112

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 61 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 21, 2023

Application Filed

May 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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4y 11m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

17/397,358

Patent 12661441

DIALYSIS CATHETER INCLUDING PRESSURE AND IMPEDANCE SENSORS

4y 10m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

17/424,818

Patent 12642951

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENDOLUMINAL DEVICE TREATMENT

4y 10m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

16/931,160

Patent 12636024

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMINUTION OF BIOMINERALIZATIONS USING MICROBUBBLES

5y 10m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

17/644,234

Patent 12636478

HEMOSTASIS VALVE DEVICE

4y 5m to grant Granted May 26, 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

57%

Grant Probability

78%

With Interview (+21.1%)

4y 0m (~1y 5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 61 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.