Prosecution Insights
Last updated: April 19, 2026

Examiner: HOUSTON, ELIZABETH

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3731 3753 3771 3773

This examiner grants 38% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

37.5%
Allow Rate
-32.5% vs TC avg
482
Total Applications
+41.7%
Interview Lift
1588
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 445 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.6%
§101 Eligibility
26.8%
§102 Novelty
44.2%
§103 Obviousness
19.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18830202 EXPANDABLE SHEATH Non-Final OA EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION
18669221 METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ANEURYSM STABILIZATION AND TREATMENT Non-Final OA Nfinium Vascular Technologies, LLC
18064240 CATHETER DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE Non-Final OA Piraeus Medical, Inc.

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