Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 19/354,529

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

MESSERSMITH, ERIC J

Art Unit

3791

Tech Center

ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.

Assignee

Abbott Laboratories

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +24.3% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 720 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MESSERSMITH, ERIC J View full profile →

Grants 70% — above average

Career Allow Rate

503 granted / 720 resolved

+9.9% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+24.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

747

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

6.9%

-33.1% vs TC avg

§103

41.3%

+1.3% vs TC avg

§102

25.3%

-14.7% vs TC avg

§112

20.9%

-19.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 720 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Dec 13, 2025

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+24.3%)

3y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 720 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.