Last updated: July 15, 2026

Application No. 18/708,636

Skin Disinfecting Scrubbing Device With Accurate Disinfectant Solution Volume Dispensing Control

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 09, 2024

Priority

Nov 09, 2021 — provisional 63/277,340 +1 more

Examiner

PHAM, KATHERINE-PH MINH

Art Unit

3781

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Becton, Dickinson and Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 56% of cases after interview

— +54.4% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 90 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PHAM, KATHERINE-PH MINH View full profile →

Grants 56% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

50 granted / 90 resolved

-14.4% vs TC avg

Strong +54% interview lift

Without

With

+54.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 5m

Avg Prosecution

46 currently pending

Career history

151

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

96.6%

+56.6% vs TC avg

§102

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 90 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 09, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 6m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

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4y 10m to grant Granted Apr 21, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

56%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+54.4%)

3y 5m (~1y 3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 90 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.