Prosecution Insights
Last updated: August 18, 2026

Examiner: HOUSTON, ELIZABETH

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3731 3753 3771 3773

This examiner grants 38% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

37.7%
Allow Rate
-32.3% vs TC avg
477
Total Applications
+43.0%
Interview Lift
1551
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 453 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.9%
§101 Eligibility
26.4%
§102 Novelty
45.8%
§103 Obviousness
18.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18830202 EXPANDABLE SHEATH Non-Final OA EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION

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