Last updated: April 19, 2026

Application No. 18/660,496

HYBRID METHOD OF FORMING MICROSTRUCTURE ARRAY MOLDS, METHODS OF MAKING MICROSTRUCTURE ARRAYS, AND METHODS OF USE

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 10, 2024

Examiner

FUNK, ERICA HARTSELL

Art Unit

1741

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

Panther Life Sciences Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.4% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 146 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 68% — above average

Career Allow Rate

100 granted / 146 resolved

+3.5% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+14.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

177

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

67.9%

+27.9% vs TC avg

§102

22.7%

-17.3% vs TC avg

§112

8.0%

-32.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 146 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 10, 2024

Application Filed

Oct 16, 2025

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

83%

With Interview (+14.4%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 146 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.