Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/781,913

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

PEHLKE, CAROLYN A

Art Unit

3799

Tech Center

GE Precision Healthcare LLC

Assignee

GE Precision Healthcare LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +29.2% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 478 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PEHLKE, CAROLYN A View full profile →

Grants 62% of resolved cases

Career Allow Rate

294 granted / 478 resolved

+1.5% vs TC avg

Strong +29% interview lift

Without

With

+29.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 7m

Avg Prosecution

40 currently pending

Career history

518

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.8%

-35.2% vs TC avg

§103

41.3%

+1.3% vs TC avg

§102

17.5%

-22.5% vs TC avg

§112

30.0%

-10.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 478 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Dec 01, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Feb 25, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Feb 25, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

62%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+29.2%)

3y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 478 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.