Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/779,997

LACTATE SENSORS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 22, 2024

Priority

Apr 19, 2018 — provisional 62/659,759 +3 more

Examiner

ROBERTS, ANNA L

Art Unit

3791

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Abbott Laboratories

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 55% of cases after interview

— +41.5% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 156 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ROBERTS, ANNA L View full profile →

Grants 55% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

86 granted / 156 resolved

-14.9% vs TC avg

Strong +42% interview lift

Without

With

+41.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 6m

Avg Prosecution

48 currently pending

Career history

210

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.3%

-34.7% vs TC avg

§103

68.3%

+28.3% vs TC avg

§102

15.0%

-25.0% vs TC avg

§112

5.9%

-34.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 156 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 22, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

55%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+41.5%)

3y 6m (~1y 6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 156 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.