Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/694,384

System and Method for Vascular Access Management

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 21, 2024

Priority

Sep 27, 2021 — provisional 63/248,773 +2 more

Examiner

HALL, DEANNA K

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Becton, Dickinson and Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (76%); +15.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1157 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HALL, DEANNA K View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

874 granted / 1157 resolved

+15.5% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

37 currently pending

Career history

1206

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

71.9%

+31.9% vs TC avg

§102

20.2%

-19.8% vs TC avg

§112

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1157 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 21, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 6m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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Patent 12667709

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2y 11m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/057,411

Patent 12661145

INTEGRATED NEEDLE-CATHETER SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE

3y 7m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Patent 12661503

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3y 4m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+15.8%)

3y 2m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1157 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.