Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/276,439

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Priority

Jul 24, 2024 — DE 10 2024 120 960.7

Examiner

MAYNARD, JOHNATHAN A

Art Unit

3798

Tech Center

B. Braun Melsungen AG

Assignee

B. Braun Melsungen AG

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 196 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MAYNARD, JOHNATHAN A View full profile →

Grants 40% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

79 granted / 196 resolved

-19.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+7.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 9m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

227

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§103

88.7%

+48.7% vs TC avg

§102

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

§112

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 196 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

May 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

40%

Grant Probability

48%

With Interview (+7.8%)

3y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 196 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.