Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 29/927,842

BREATHING APPARATUS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 06, 2024

Examiner

MCLEAN, CHRISTIAN P

Art Unit

2952

Tech Center

2900

Assignee

Pn Medical Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -1.1% interview lift. Interview lift (-1.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 588 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MCLEAN, CHRISTIAN P View full profile →

Grants 90% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

532 granted / 588 resolved

+30.5% vs TC avg

Minimal -1% lift

Without

With

+-1.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 10m

Avg Prosecution

5 currently pending

Career history

590

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

19.8%

-20.2% vs TC avg

§102

9.1%

-30.9% vs TC avg

§112

55.5%

+15.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 588 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 06, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 27, 2025

Non-Final Rejection (signed)

Sep 08, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

May 15, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

90%

Grant Probability

89%

With Interview (-1.1%)

1y 10m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 588 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.