Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/644,799

System for Line Draw Flushing and Blood Collection and Method of Use Thereof

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 24, 2024

Priority

Apr 25, 2023 — provisional 63/461,671

Examiner

HEALY, NOAH MICHAEL

Art Unit

3791

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Becton, Dickinson and Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +44.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (67%); +44.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 39 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HEALY, NOAH MICHAEL View full profile →

Grants 67% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

26 granted / 39 resolved

-3.3% vs TC avg

Strong +45% interview lift

Without

With

+44.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

45 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.7%

-34.3% vs TC avg

§103

66.8%

+26.8% vs TC avg

§102

10.4%

-29.6% vs TC avg

§112

13.7%

-26.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 39 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 24, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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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

67%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+44.8%)

3y 4m (~1y 2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 39 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.