Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/904,386

INTRAVENOUS CATHETER ASSEMBLY WITH SAFETY CLIP

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 02, 2024

Priority

Apr 06, 2017 — continuation of 10/946,176 +1 more

Examiner

ALLEN, ROBERT F

Art Unit

3783

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Becton, Dickinson and Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +61.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +61.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 160 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ALLEN, ROBERT F View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

118 granted / 160 resolved

+3.8% vs TC avg

Strong +61% interview lift

Without

With

+61.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

47 currently pending

Career history

207

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

82.3%

+42.3% vs TC avg

§102

3.2%

-36.8% vs TC avg

§112

5.5%

-34.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 160 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 02, 2024

Application Filed

May 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12678596

DEVICE FOR SECURING A PERIPHERAL VENOUS CATHETER

4y 4m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

19/237,843

Patent 12678597

CATHETER HANGING SYSTEM

1y 1m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

17/856,517

Patent 12642941

Securing A Catheter Device

3y 11m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

17/636,915

Patent 12629498

TUBE SECUREMENT TAPE

4y 2m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

17/814,385

Patent 12622576

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR APPLYING A PHARMACEUTICAL FLUID

3y 9m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+61.0%)

3y 2m (~1y 5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 160 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.