Last updated: April 22, 2026

Application No. 19/255,071

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Priority

Jun 28, 2024 — provisional 63/665,297

Examiner

FISHER, VICTORIA HICKS

Art Unit

3786

Tech Center

Virginia Commonwealth University

Assignee

VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 40% of cases after interview

— +38.2% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 677 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

FISHER, VICTORIA HICKS View full profile →

Grants 40% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

274 granted / 677 resolved

-19.5% vs TC avg

Strong +38% interview lift

Without

With

+38.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 2m

Avg Prosecution

65 currently pending

Career history

742

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

6.8%

-33.2% vs TC avg

§103

38.8%

-1.2% vs TC avg

§102

21.0%

-19.0% vs TC avg

§112

31.6%

-8.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 677 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12594179

BRACE TO COVER ATROPHY IN THE SHOULDER

5y 1m to grant Granted Apr 07, 2026

17/516,972

Patent 12539200

DEVICES FOR TREATING TRISMUS AND METHODS OF USE

4y 3m to grant Granted Feb 03, 2026

16/956,979

Patent 12508141

RESTING ORTHOSIS FOR A JOINT

5y 6m to grant Granted Dec 30, 2025

18/847,625

Patent 12508149

NASAL CAVITY INSERTION DEVICE

1y 3m to grant Granted Dec 30, 2025

17/637,097

Patent 12491105

ANTI SNORING APPARATUS

3y 9m to grant Granted Dec 09, 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

40%

Grant Probability

79%

With Interview (+38.2%)

4y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 677 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.