Prosecution Insights
Prosecution Insights
62 pending office actions • 13 art units • 53 examiners • 0 of 62 (0%) have an AI response strategy ready • 90 patents granted in the last 365 days
Based on the USPTO statutory response window for each pending office action. 16 of the docket's apps have a known mailing date; the rest are excluded from the tile counts.
Every pending office action with a known statutory deadline, placed on a days-until-due axis. Dots left of Today are overdue; the further right, the more runway. Cases that share a deadline window stack vertically. 16 of the docket's apps have a known mailing date.
Difficulty is derived from the rejection statutes on the most recent pending office action. §101-driven and multi-statute cases are graded Hard; §112-only and obviousness-type double-patenting cases are graded Easy; everything else is Medium. "Unknown" means we have not yet parsed a statute for that office action.
| Bucket | Cases |
|---|---|
| §101 + other | 3 (5%) |
| §103 only | 28 (45%) |
| §102 only | 1 (2%) |
| §112 only | 1 (2%) |
| Double-patenting only | 3 (5%) |
| Double-patenting + other | 4 (6%) |
| Multi-statute (no §101) | 22 (35%) |
How the docket's pending cases split across USPTO tech-center bands.
Manual office-action response work runs about 10 hours per case. The time-saved bands below show what IP Author's prosecution pipeline typically delivers — a conservative 20% on the low end, 35% in the middle, 50% on the high end.
| Examiner | Apps on this docket | Allow rate | Interview lift |
|---|---|---|---|
| LALONDE, ALEXANDRA ELIZABETH | 3 | 70.8% | +33.8% |
| WITTLIFF, KATERINA ANNA | 3 | 35.0% | +18.8% |
| CERIONI, DANIEL LEE | 2 | 64.7% | +28.5% |
| BROWN, HELENE CATHERINE | 2 | 51.3% | +30.1% |
| BUI PHO, PASCAL M | 2 | 63.9% | -19.1% |
| ALVARADO JR, NELSON LOUIS | 2 | 86.7% | +18.2% |
| MEHTA, BHISMA | 2 | 59.3% | +44.6% |
| FRITH, SEAN A | 1 | 62.1% | +27.0% |
| TURCHEN, ROCHELLE DEANNA | 1 | 56.9% | +29.7% |
| CELESTINE, NYROBI I | 1 | 81.4% | +23.1% |
Cases in front of an examiner with an allow rate of 80%+ where the difficulty is Easy or Medium. The top 3 ordered by deadline are shown.
| App # | Title | Examiner | Due in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19290159 | Optimized Functionality Through Interoperation of Doppler and Image Based Vessel Differentiation | CELESTINE, NYROBI I | — |
| 18105357 | Skin Nicking Device for Catheter Placement System | ALVARADO JR, NELSON LOUIS | — |
| 18105743 | Skin Nicking Device for Catheter Placement System | ALVARADO JR, NELSON LOUIS | — |
Multi-statute / §101-driven matters, or cases in front of an examiner with an allow rate under 30%. The top 8 ordered by deadline are shown.
| App # | Title | Examiner | Due in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17678935 | ECG Stylet with Improved Fatigue and Break Resistance | MOSSBROOK, WILLIAM ERIC | 43d overdue |
| 18132261 | Catheter-Disinfecting System and Methods Thereof | ALLEN, ROBERT F | 19d overdue |
| 18136063 | System and Method for Placement of a Central Catheter Tip | CERIONI, DANIEL LEE | 12d |
| 18094760 | UV Integrated Disinfecting Cap | YOO, REGINA M | 22d |
| 18410781 | Catheter Insertion Assemblies, Introducer-Needle Subassemblies, and Methods with Needle-Stick-Injury Protection | SEBASCO CHENG, STEPHANIE | 28d |
| 18899966 | Shape-Sensing Systems with Filters and Methods Thereof | ROBERTS, ANNA L | — |
| 18672993 | Diagnostic Systems and Methods Including Temperature-Sensing Vascular Devices | CERIONI, DANIEL LEE | — |
| 18373727 | Sterile Sheath with Access Port | LALONDE, ALEXANDRA ELIZABETH | — |
Cases in front of an examiner whose interview lift is 10 percentage points or more — i.e. interviewed cases historically resolve more favorably than non-interviewed ones. The top 8 ordered by deadline are shown.
| App # | Title | Examiner | Due in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18371629 | Automated Measurement System | BROWN, HELENE CATHERINE | 49d overdue |
| 17977836 | Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter System Including a Stylet with Lubrication | WITTLIFF, KATERINA ANNA | 28d overdue |
| 18136063 | System and Method for Placement of a Central Catheter Tip | CERIONI, DANIEL LEE | 12d |
| 18081480 | Acute Central Venous Catheter Symmetric Filler | LALONDE, ALEXANDRA ELIZABETH | 33d |
| 19334591 | Reference Plane for Medical Device Placement | FRITH, SEAN A | — |
| 19307861 | Automatic Dimensional Frame Reference for Fiber Optic | TURCHEN, ROCHELLE DEANNA | — |
| 19290159 | Optimized Functionality Through Interoperation of Doppler and Image Based Vessel Differentiation | CELESTINE, NYROBI I | — |
| 18672993 | Diagnostic Systems and Methods Including Temperature-Sensing Vascular Devices | CERIONI, DANIEL LEE | — |
| Art Unit | Apps |
|---|---|
| 3783 | 24 |
| 3798 | 9 |
| 3797 | 9 |
| 3791 | 5 |
| 3741 | 3 |
| 1758 | 2 |
| 3771 | 2 |
| 3796 | 1 |
| 3792 | 1 |
| 1799 | 1 |
| App # | Title | Examiner | Art Unit | Statutes | Status | Due in | AI | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19334591 | Reference Plane for Medical Device Placement | FRITH, SEAN A | 3798 | DP | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Sep 19, 2025 |
| 19307861 | Automatic Dimensional Frame Reference for Fiber Optic | TURCHEN, ROCHELLE DEANNA | 3797 | §112Other | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Aug 22, 2025 |
| 19290159 | Optimized Functionality Through Interoperation of Doppler and Image Based Vessel Differentiation | CELESTINE, NYROBI I | — | §103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Aug 04, 2025 |
| 19225986 | Medical Sensing Devices and Systems | TRUONG, MILTON LARSON | 3798 | §103§112DP | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Jun 02, 2025 |
| 19192171 | Minimal Catheter Length Tool | LUONG, PETER | 3797 | DP | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Apr 28, 2025 |
| 19058347 | Needle Guidance Using Fiber Optic Shape Sensing | LY, TOMMY TAI | 3797 | §103 | Final Rejection | 29d | Pending | Feb 20, 2025 |
| 19049986 | Steerable Fiber Optic Shape Sensing Enabled Elongated Medical Instrument | FERNANDEZ, KATHERINE L | 3798 | §103§112DP | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Feb 10, 2025 |
| 18936320 | Optical Fiber-Based Medical Device Tracking and Monitoring System | KLEIN, BROOKE L | 3797 | §103§112DP | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Nov 04, 2024 |
| 18899966 | Shape-Sensing Systems with Filters and Methods Thereof | ROBERTS, ANNA L | — | §102§112Other | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Sep 27, 2024 |
| 18672993 | Diagnostic Systems and Methods Including Temperature-Sensing Vascular Devices | CERIONI, DANIEL LEE | 3791 | §103§112Other | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | May 23, 2024 |
| 18410781 | Catheter Insertion Assemblies, Introducer-Needle Subassemblies, and Methods with Needle-Stick-Injury Protection | SEBASCO CHENG, STEPHANIE | 3741 | §103§112 | Final Rejection | 28d | Pending | Jan 11, 2024 |
| 18410420 | Puncturing Devices, Puncturing Systems Including the Puncturing Devices, and Methods Thereof | PONTON, JAMES D | 3783 | DP | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Jan 11, 2024 |
| 18373727 | Sterile Sheath with Access Port | LALONDE, ALEXANDRA ELIZABETH | 3783 | §102§103§112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Sep 27, 2023 |
| 18371629 | Automated Measurement System | BROWN, HELENE CATHERINE | 3797 | §103 | Non-Final OA | 49d overdue | Pending | Sep 22, 2023 |
| 18369682 | Protective Cap for Landmarking Medical Device | STICE, PAULA J | 3796 | §102§103§112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Sep 18, 2023 |
| 18239048 | Self-Disinfecting Disinfecting Systems and Methods | SEGED, NEBYATE SAMUEL | 1758 | §102§103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Aug 28, 2023 |
| 18226082 | System for Monitoring Microcirculation of a Patient | BROWN, HELENE CATHERINE | 3797 | §103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Jul 25, 2023 |
| 18139237 | System and Method for Monitoring a Vasculature for Sepsis | BUI PHO, PASCAL M | 3798 | §103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Apr 25, 2023 |
| 18136063 | System and Method for Placement of a Central Catheter Tip | CERIONI, DANIEL LEE | 3791 | §101§103§112 | Final Rejection | 12d | Pending | Apr 18, 2023 |
| 18135353 | Needle Assembly with Fluid Bypassing Stylet | LOPEZ, SEVERO ANTON P | 3791 | §103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Apr 17, 2023 |
| 18132261 | Catheter-Disinfecting System and Methods Thereof | ALLEN, ROBERT F | 3783 | §103§112 | Final Rejection | 19d overdue | Pending | Apr 07, 2023 |
| 18123843 | Untethered Catheter Containment System and Method | NG, HENRY | 3741 | §103 | Final Rejection | 3d overdue | Pending | Mar 20, 2023 |
| 18120863 | Intraosseous Access System | SUNG, GERALD LUTHER | 3741 | §102§103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Mar 13, 2023 |
| 18116249 | Splitable Tissue Cutting Device | FREHE, WILLIAM R | 3783 | §103§112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Mar 01, 2023 |
| 18116232 | Guidewires and Assemblies for Automatic Withdrawal of Stylets and Methods Thereof | LALONDE, ALEXANDRA ELIZABETH | 3783 | §102§103§112 | Final Rejection | — | Pending | Mar 01, 2023 |
| 18105357 | Skin Nicking Device for Catheter Placement System | ALVARADO JR, NELSON LOUIS | 3783 | §103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Feb 03, 2023 |
| 18105743 | Skin Nicking Device for Catheter Placement System | ALVARADO JR, NELSON LOUIS | 3783 | §103 | Final Rejection | — | Pending | Feb 03, 2023 |
| 18098607 | Scalpel Blades, Scalpels, Scalpel Assemblies, and Methods Thereof | DUBOSE, LAUREN | 3771 | §103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Jan 18, 2023 |
| 18098632 | Catheter Insertion System | NORTH, ISABELLA SARAH HYO SO | 3783 | §103 | Final Rejection | — | Pending | Jan 18, 2023 |
| 18098052 | Reinforced Catheter Tips, Catheters, and Methods Thereof | VOKES, KATHLEEN PAIGE | 3783 | §103 | Final Rejection | 5d overdue | Pending | Jan 17, 2023 |
| 18095448 | Adjustable Elongate Medical Device Handle | MATTSON, SEAN D | 3798 | §101§103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Jan 10, 2023 |
| 18094760 | UV Integrated Disinfecting Cap | YOO, REGINA M | 1758 | §102§103§112 | Non-Final OA | 22d | Pending | Jan 09, 2023 |
| 18082519 | Antimicrobial Skin Isolator for Catheters | GRASMEDER, SARAH DYMPNA | 3783 | §103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Dec 15, 2022 |
| 18082277 | Device and Method for Distal Loading of Guidewires | HALL, DEANNA K | 3783 | §103 | Final Rejection | — | Pending | Dec 15, 2022 |
| 18081480 | Acute Central Venous Catheter Symmetric Filler | LALONDE, ALEXANDRA ELIZABETH | 3783 | §103 | Non-Final OA | 33d | Pending | Dec 14, 2022 |
| 18080624 | Monitoring Medical System with UV Exposure | MULLINS, JESSICA LYNN | 3792 | §101§102§103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Dec 13, 2022 |
| 18077994 | Disinfecting Medical Cart Cover | PILSBURY, BRADY CHARLES | 1799 | §103§112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Dec 08, 2022 |
| 18074078 | Cut-to-Length Sensing Catheters and Methods Thereof | MELHUS, BENJAMIN S | 3791 | §102§103 | Final Rejection | — | Pending | Dec 02, 2022 |
| 18072286 | Extension Leg Securement System | PAZ ESTEVEZ, GUILLERMO G | 3783 | §103 | Final Rejection | — | Pending | Nov 30, 2022 |
| 17987698 | Temperature Monitoring for Vessel Detection | NGUYEN, HIEN NGOC | 3797 | §103 | Final Rejection | 19d | Pending | Nov 15, 2022 |
| 17977836 | Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter System Including a Stylet with Lubrication | WITTLIFF, KATERINA ANNA | 3783 | §103 | Final Rejection | 28d overdue | Pending | Oct 31, 2022 |
| 17955019 | Shape Sensing Reference Frame | BRUCE, FAROUK A | 3797 | §103DP | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Sep 28, 2022 |
| 17952645 | Medical Instrument Shape Filtering Systems and Methods | RAYMOND, KEITH MICHAEL | 3798 | §102§103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Sep 26, 2022 |
| 17949734 | Introducer Adapters, Introducer Assemblies, and Methods | WITTLIFF, KATERINA ANNA | 3783 | §103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Sep 21, 2022 |
| 17945934 | Magnetically Oriented Fiber Optic Three-Dimensional Shape | PORTILLO, JAIRO H | 3791 | §103 | Final Rejection | 29d overdue | Pending | Sep 15, 2022 |
| 17894460 | Ultrasound Smart Port Accessory | DEUTSCH, TAYLOR M | 3798 | §103 | Final Rejection | 44d overdue | Pending | Aug 24, 2022 |
| 17884307 | Introducer Assemblies and Methods Thereof | WITTLIFF, KATERINA ANNA | 3783 | §102§103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Aug 09, 2022 |
| 17883490 | Introducer Components, Assemblies, and Methods Thereof | CARPENTER, WILLIAM R | 3783 | §103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Aug 08, 2022 |
| 17865146 | Systems and Methods for Targeted Thrombolytic Delivery | BOSWORTH, KAMI A | 3783 | §102 | Non-Final OA | 30d overdue | Pending | Jul 14, 2022 |
| 17857974 | Impedance Monitoring Vascular Access Device | ROZANSKI, MICHAEL T | 3797 | §102§103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Jul 05, 2022 |
| 17849455 | Systems and Methods for Automatic Determination of a Medical Device for Vascular Access | SZUMNY, JONATHON A | 3686 | §103§112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Jun 24, 2022 |
| 17825976 | Ultrasound Imaging Device with Automatic Adjusting Needle Guide | KOLKIN, ADAM D. | 3798 | §103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | May 26, 2022 |
| 17742098 | Systems, Medical Devices, and Methods for Steering the Medical Devices | MEHTA, BHISMA | 3783 | §102§103§112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | May 11, 2022 |
| 17742067 | Systems, Medical Devices, and Methods for Controlling Stiffness of the Medical Devices | MEHTA, BHISMA | 3783 | §103§112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | May 11, 2022 |
| 17700152 | Multi-Purpose Delivery Needle | ULSH, DUNG T | 3783 | §103 | Non-Final OA | 16d overdue | Pending | Mar 21, 2022 |
| 17678935 | ECG Stylet with Improved Fatigue and Break Resistance | MOSSBROOK, WILLIAM ERIC | 3794 | §102§103 | Non-Final OA | 43d overdue | Pending | Feb 23, 2022 |
| 17524455 | Medical Systems and Methods Thereof for Ultrasonic Decomposition of Intraluminal Clots | MCGINNITY, JAMES RYAN | 3771 | §103 | Final Rejection | — | Pending | Nov 11, 2021 |
| 17499635 | Procedural Barriers with Integrated Medical Device-Connecting Features and Methods Thereof | FISHER, VICTORIA HICKS | 3786 | §103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Oct 12, 2021 |
| 17342285 | Catheter with Variable Length Extension Leg | TURKOWSKI, KAYLA MARIE | 3783 | §103§112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Jun 08, 2021 |
| 17127587 | Needle Sterility Breach Warning Using Magnetic Needle Tracking | BUI PHO, PASCAL M | 3798 | §103 | Final Rejection | — | Pending | Dec 18, 2020 |
| 17074405 | Rapidly Insertable Central Catheter and Methods Thereof | BRANDT, DAVID NELSON | 3783 | §103§112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Oct 19, 2020 |
| 17061283 | Systems, Devices, and Methods For Thrombolysis | IGEL JR, MARK ALAN | 3783 | §103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Oct 01, 2020 |
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