Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/912,894

Deterministic Stepping of Polymers Through A Nanopore

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 11, 2024

Priority

Jun 29, 2017 — provisional 62/526,823 +2 more

Examiner

KAUR, GURPREET

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

President and Fellows of Harvard College

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +36.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (65%); +36.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 780 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 65% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

507 granted / 780 resolved

+5.0% vs TC avg

Strong +36% interview lift

Without

With

+36.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 5m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

805

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§103

79.4%

+39.4% vs TC avg

§102

5.9%

-34.1% vs TC avg

§112

5.3%

-34.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 780 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 11, 2024

Application Filed

May 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

65%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+36.4%)

3y 5m (~1y 8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 780 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.