Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/705,165

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Priority

Nov 17, 2021 — provisional 63/280,502 +1 more

Examiner

WIEST, PHILIP R

Art Unit

3781

Tech Center

Shifamed Holdings, LLC

Assignee

Shifamed Holdings LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (82%); +16.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 944 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WIEST, PHILIP R View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

769 granted / 944 resolved

+21.5% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+16.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

965

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

63.0%

+23.0% vs TC avg

§102

6.1%

-33.9% vs TC avg

§112

8.5%

-31.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 944 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+16.4%)

3y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 944 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.