Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 19/003,336

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

HODGE, LINDA J

Art Unit

3731

Tech Center

LivsMed Inc.

Assignee

Livsmed Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +27.2% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 213 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HODGE, LINDA J View full profile →

Grants 87% — above average

Career Allow Rate

186 granted / 213 resolved

+27.3% vs TC avg

Strong +27% interview lift

Without

With

+27.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

43 currently pending

Career history

256

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

38.3%

-1.7% vs TC avg

§102

29.9%

-10.1% vs TC avg

§112

26.9%

-13.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 213 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Feb 03, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/579,795

Patent 12544069

END TOOL OF SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENT COMPRISING SAME

2y 5m to grant Granted Feb 10, 2026

18/347,635

Patent 12527573

LINEAR SURGICAL STAPLER

2y 5m to grant Granted Jan 20, 2026

18/376,252

Patent 12527571

SURGICAL INSTRUMENT COMPRISING A FIRING DRIVE INCLUDING A SELECTABLE LEVERAGE MECHANISM

2y 5m to grant Granted Jan 20, 2026

18/222,218

Patent 12508022

SURGICAL STAPLER WITH TOGGLING DISTAL TIP

2y 5m to grant Granted Dec 30, 2025

18/250,076

Patent 12503327

METHOD OF WINDING AND PACKAGING WIDE WALLPAPER

2y 5m to grant Granted Dec 23, 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

87%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+27.2%)

2y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 213 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.