Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/734,296

CONTEXT-SENSITIVE FLOW INTERRUPTER AND DRAINAGE OUTFLOW OPTIMIZATION SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 05, 2024

Priority

Sep 09, 2010 — provisional 61/381,266 +4 more

Examiner

ZIMBOUSKI, ARIANA

Art Unit

3781

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

University of Florida Research Foundation Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +31.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (68%); +31.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 605 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 68% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

411 granted / 605 resolved

-2.1% vs TC avg

Strong +32% interview lift

Without

With

+31.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

626

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

76.7%

+36.7% vs TC avg

§102

3.2%

-36.8% vs TC avg

§112

14.2%

-25.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 605 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 05, 2024

Application Filed

May 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+31.7%)

3y 4m (~1y 2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 605 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.