Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 19/344,482

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

LAU, MICHAEL J

Art Unit

3796

Tech Center

Neptune Medical Inc.

Assignee

Neptune Medical Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +25.1% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 292 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LAU, MICHAEL J View full profile →

Grants 71% — above average

Career Allow Rate

207 granted / 292 resolved

+10.9% vs TC avg

Strong +25% interview lift

Without

With

+25.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

45 currently pending

Career history

337

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

15.2%

-24.8% vs TC avg

§103

51.9%

+11.9% vs TC avg

§102

5.2%

-34.8% vs TC avg

§112

18.9%

-21.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 292 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Nov 20, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Apr 07, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Apr 07, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

71%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+25.1%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 292 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.