Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/821,352

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Examiner

SORRIN, AARON JOSEPH

Art Unit

Tech Center

The University of Massachusetts

Assignee

University of Massachusetts

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +47.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +47.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 69 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

51 granted / 69 resolved

+13.9% vs TC avg

Strong +47% interview lift

Without

With

+47.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

12.3%

-27.7% vs TC avg

§103

64.8%

+24.8% vs TC avg

§102

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

§112

21.2%

-18.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 69 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 11m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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Patent 12657934

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3y 3m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/336,998

Patent 12657768

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR POSITIONING IN AN MEDICAL PROCEDURE

3y 0m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

17/915,403

Patent 12644845

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3y 8m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

18/033,901

Patent 12646355

FACE IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD AND DEVICE USING SAME

3y 1m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+47.1%)

3y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 69 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.