Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/930,680

Untitled Application

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Examiner

CATINA, MICHAEL ANTHONY

Art Unit

Tech Center

Oura Health Oy

Assignee

Oura Health Oy

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 31% of cases after interview

— +30.3% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 539 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CATINA, MICHAEL ANTHONY View full profile →

Grants only 31% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

169 granted / 539 resolved

-28.6% vs TC avg

Strong +30% interview lift

Without

With

+30.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 8m

Avg Prosecution

44 currently pending

Career history

594

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

6.0%

-34.0% vs TC avg

§103

75.3%

+35.3% vs TC avg

§102

5.0%

-35.0% vs TC avg

§112

13.1%

-26.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 539 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

16/852,352

Patent 12648716

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MODE SWITCHING

6y 1m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

17/791,913

Patent 12629072

Method And System For Determining The Intention Of Performing A Voluntary Action

3y 10m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

15/766,270

Patent 12611127

DIAGNOSIS DEVICE USING SALIVA AND DIAGNOSIS METHOD USING THE SAME

8y 0m to grant Granted Apr 28, 2026

18/349,544

Patent 12599304

CONFIGURABLE HARDWARE PLATFORM FOR PHYSIOLOGICAL MONITORING OF A LIVING BODY

2y 9m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

18/391,897

Patent 12484853

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTERACTING WITH AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE

1y 11m to grant Granted Dec 02, 2025

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

31%

Grant Probability

62%

With Interview (+30.3%)

4y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 539 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.