Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/827,107

TRANSMITTED LIGHT MICROSCOPY SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 06, 2024

Examiner

BOUTSIKARIS, LEONIDAS

Art Unit

2872

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Rarecyte Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (87%); +15.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 114 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

99 granted / 114 resolved

+18.8% vs TC avg

Strong +15% interview lift

Without

With

+15.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

143

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

89.2%

+49.2% vs TC avg

§102

8.0%

-32.0% vs TC avg

§112

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 114 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 06, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 8m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

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3y 9m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

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TERMINAL DEVICE, CAMERA AND PHOTOGRAPHING APPARATUS

2y 7m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

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Patent 12619070

HOLOGRAM WAVEGUIDING

2y 8m to grant Granted May 05, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+15.2%)

3y 0m (~1y 2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 114 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.