Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 19/293,886

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Dec 13, 2012 — provisional 61/737,054 +6 more

Examiner

HAMMOND, ELLEN CHRISTINA

Art Unit

Tech Center

Highridge Medical, LLC

Assignee

Highridge Medical, LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1041 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HAMMOND, ELLEN CHRISTINA View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

813 granted / 1041 resolved

+18.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+11.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

1068

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

66.2%

+26.2% vs TC avg

§102

24.7%

-15.3% vs TC avg

§112

4.9%

-35.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1041 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 01, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+11.7%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1041 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.