Last updated: April 17, 2026

Application No. 18/663,970

HYDROCOLLOID HEEL PATCH AND METHODS

Final Rejection

Filed

May 14, 2024

Examiner

LEWIS, KIM M

Art Unit

3786

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

unknown

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.9% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 994 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LEWIS, KIM M View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allow Rate

732 granted / 994 resolved

+3.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+12.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 5m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

1019

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.8%

-36.2% vs TC avg

§103

38.7%

-1.3% vs TC avg

§102

23.5%

-16.5% vs TC avg

§112

26.3%

-13.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 994 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 14, 2024

Application Filed

Aug 15, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Oct 28, 2025

Interview Requested

Nov 13, 2025

Examiner Interview Summary

Nov 13, 2025

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Nov 18, 2025

Response Filed

Mar 07, 2026

Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

86%

With Interview (+12.9%)

3y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 994 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.