Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 19/404,709

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1700

Priority

Aug 31, 2021 — provisional 63/239,044 +3 more

Examiner

BASS, DIRK R

Art Unit

1778

Tech Center

Yale University

Assignee

Yale University

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 62% of cases after interview

— +22.7% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 846 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BASS, DIRK R View full profile →

Grants 62% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

528 granted / 846 resolved

+2.4% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+22.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 9m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

867

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

82.4%

+42.4% vs TC avg

§102

11.8%

-28.2% vs TC avg

§112

4.2%

-35.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 846 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700

Application Filed

Feb 04, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

May 04, 2026

Response Filed

Jun 01, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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METHOD FOR ASSAYING A MICRO-OBJECT WITHIN A MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

62%

Grant Probability

85%

With Interview (+22.7%)

3y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 846 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.