Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/796,937

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

BYKHOVSKI, ALEXEI

Art Unit

3798

Tech Center

GE Precision Healthcare LLC

Assignee

GE Precision Healthcare LLC

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +28.7% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 346 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BYKHOVSKI, ALEXEI View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allow Rate

261 granted / 346 resolved

+15.4% vs TC avg

Strong +29% interview lift

Without

With

+28.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

47 currently pending

Career history

393

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

7.0%

-33.0% vs TC avg

§103

51.8%

+11.8% vs TC avg

§102

13.1%

-26.9% vs TC avg

§112

23.4%

-16.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 346 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Sep 06, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Nov 13, 2025

Interview Requested

Nov 20, 2025

Examiner Interview Summary

Nov 20, 2025

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Nov 24, 2025

Response Filed

Jan 26, 2026

Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+28.7%)

3y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 346 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

Untitled Application

Interview Optional

Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

Precedent Cases

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