Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 19/431,701

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Aug 06, 2020 — provisional 63/062,054 +8 more

Examiner

WOOLWINE, SAMUEL C

Art Unit

Tech Center

Singular Genomics Systems, Inc.

Assignee

Singular Genomics Systems Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 61% of cases after interview

— +20.1% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 855 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WOOLWINE, SAMUEL C View full profile →

Grants 61% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

522 granted / 855 resolved

+1.1% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+20.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 7m

Avg Prosecution

41 currently pending

Career history

901

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.9%

-36.1% vs TC avg

§103

56.1%

+16.1% vs TC avg

§102

7.4%

-32.6% vs TC avg

§112

17.3%

-22.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 855 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 8m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/045,369

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3y 8m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/122,246

Patent 12655419

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3y 3m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

19/301,925

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METHODS FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS

9m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

61%

Grant Probability

81%

With Interview (+20.1%)

3y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 855 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.