Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/132,395

Untitled Application

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Filed

Priority

Nov 23, 2022 — EU 22306727.3 +1 more

Examiner

GEHMAN, BRYON P

Art Unit

Tech Center

Becton Dickinson France

Assignee

Becton Dickinson France

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +30.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +30.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1969 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GEHMAN, BRYON P View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1451 granted / 1969 resolved

+13.7% vs TC avg

Strong +31% interview lift

Without

With

+30.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 11m

Avg Prosecution

36 currently pending

Career history

2006

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

55.6%

+15.6% vs TC avg

§102

5.8%

-34.2% vs TC avg

§112

25.3%

-14.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1969 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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1y 11m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+30.7%)

1y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1969 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.