Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/706,324

Untitled Application

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Filed

3700

Examiner

BURNETTE, GABRIELLA E

Art Unit

3781

Tech Center

KCI Manufacturing Unlimited Company

Assignee

Kci Manufacturing Unlimited Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 53% of cases after interview

— +31.1% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 265 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BURNETTE, GABRIELLA E View full profile →

Grants 53% of resolved cases

Career Allow Rate

141 granted / 265 resolved

-6.8% vs TC avg

Strong +31% interview lift

Without

With

+31.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 8m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

289

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

§103

49.2%

+9.2% vs TC avg

§102

21.2%

-18.8% vs TC avg

§112

20.8%

-19.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 265 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

53%

Grant Probability

84%

With Interview (+31.1%)

3y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 265 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.