Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/712,659

SOFT-START MECHANISM FOR WOUND MONITORING AND TREATMENT DEVICES

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 22, 2024

Priority

Nov 23, 2021 — GB 2116857.0 +1 more

Examiner

BERHANE, ADOLF D

Art Unit

3781

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Smith & Nephew plc

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -1.8% interview lift. Interview lift (-1.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1052 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BERHANE, ADOLF D View full profile →

Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

929 granted / 1052 resolved

+18.3% vs TC avg

Minimal -2% lift

Without

With

+-1.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

1060

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§103

36.5%

-3.5% vs TC avg

§102

43.5%

+3.5% vs TC avg

§112

3.4%

-36.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1052 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 22, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

86%

With Interview (-1.8%)

2y 0m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1052 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.