Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/760,502

Untitled Application

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Filed

3700

Examiner

MANOS, SEFRA DESPINA

Art Unit

3792

Tech Center

KNOW Bio, LLC

Assignee

Know Bio LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 40% of cases after interview

— +47.7% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 15 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MANOS, SEFRA DESPINA View full profile →

Grants 40% of resolved cases

Career Allow Rate

6 granted / 15 resolved

-20.0% vs TC avg

Strong +48% interview lift

Without

With

+47.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

37 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

10.0%

-30.0% vs TC avg

§103

59.1%

+19.1% vs TC avg

§102

9.0%

-31.0% vs TC avg

§112

19.4%

-20.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 15 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Feb 17, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 31, 2026

17/852,217

Patent 12539183

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2y 5m to grant Granted Feb 03, 2026

17/729,835

Patent 12402967

SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH ACTUATABLE TAILPIECE

2y 5m to grant Granted Sep 02, 2025

17/729,456

Patent 12337183

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2y 5m to grant Granted Jun 24, 2025

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 4 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

40%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+47.7%)

3y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 15 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.