Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/178,653

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Apr 11, 2018 — continuation of PCTCN2018082691 +1 more

Examiner

ROBINSON, NICHOLAS A

Art Unit

Tech Center

SHENZHEN MINDRAY BIO-MEDICAL ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Assignee

Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 49% of cases after interview

— +57.0% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 141 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ROBINSON, NICHOLAS A View full profile →

Grants 49% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

69 granted / 141 resolved

-11.1% vs TC avg

Strong +57% interview lift

Without

With

+57.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 6m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

190

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

§103

85.5%

+45.5% vs TC avg

§102

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

§112

8.9%

-31.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 141 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

49%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+57.0%)

3y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 141 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.