Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: GRASMEDER, SARAH DYMPNA

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3783

This examiner grants 72% of resolved cases

Analysis

Sarah Dympna Grasmeder is an examiner in Tech Center 3700, assigned to Art Unit 3783. She has 78 resolved cases, which offers a good look into her examination profile. The data shows a 71.8% allowance rate, indicating a positive outlook for applications that reach a final resolution. Additionally, the examiner's interview lift is 31.8%, which is a very strong indicator of the effectiveness of direct engagement.

The median days to allowance for applications assigned to her is 1296. This 1296-day period reflects the time required to navigate the prosecution process in Art Unit 3783. The 31.8% interview lift is particularly noteworthy, as it suggests that verbal discussions are one of the most effective ways to resolve outstanding issues and improve the 71.8% allowance rate. With 78 resolved cases, the examiner's metrics provide a clear and useful guide for practitioners.

In Tech Center 3700, the 71.8% allowance rate and 1296-day median pendency are key factors for applicants to consider. The high interview lift makes direct communication a recommended tactic for anyone working with Examiner Grasmeder. These figures offer a valuable roadmap for achieving a successful outcome in the patenting process.

Written from this page's own data; every figure is computed from USPTO records and verified before publication.

Performance Statistics

72.2%
Allow Rate
+2.2% vs TC avg
107
Total Applications
+32.1%
Interview Lift
1296
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 79 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.5%
§101 Eligibility
17.5%
§102 Novelty
55.6%
§103 Obviousness
23.0%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18536431 MEDICAL DEVICE FOR ULTRASOUND-ASSISTED DRUG DELIVERY Final Rejection Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
17920214 SHEATH ASSEMBLY AND/OR DILATOR ASSEMBLY Non-Final OA Boston Scientific Medical Device Limited
18082519 Antimicrobial Skin Isolator for Catheters Non-Final OA Bard Access Systems, Inc.
17993743 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A SMART BANDAGE FOR MONITORING AND TREATING WOUNDS Non-Final OA California Institute of Technology
18094067 ACCESS DEVICE HUB Final Rejection ABIOMED, Inc.
18832158 EXPANDABLE INTRODUCER SHEATH Non-Final OA Medtronic, Inc.
18242858 Cap for Closed Male Luer Connector Final Rejection Becton, Dickinson and Company
17330224 PROBE ASSEMBLY TO REPOSITION A CATHETER Final Rejection Becton, Dickinson and Company
18571019 SMART INTRAVENOUS CATHETER SYSTEM Non-Final OA B. Braun Melsungen AG
18935183 CANNULA STABILIZATION DEVICE Non-Final OA DelStar Technologies, Inc.
17278223 CONDUCTIVE MICRONEEDLE PATCH FOR ACTIVE AGENT DELIVERY Non-Final OA Nanyang Technological University

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