Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: MENSH, ANDREW J

Tech Center 6200 • Art Units: 3761 3781 6221

This examiner grants 64% of resolved cases

Analysis

Andrew J. Mensh operates in Tech Center 6200 and Art Unit 3761, with 599 resolved cases. The allowance rate is 64.3 percent, and the interview lift is 19.2 percent. This 19.2 percent lift suggests that interviews are effective in this art unit for moving cases toward allowance compared to the 64.3 percent baseline. The 64.3 percent allowance rate provides a solid foundation for applicants, which is bolstered by the 19.2 percent lift.

The median time to allowance is 1292 days, indicating the wait for a patent. Applicants should factor the 1292 day timeline into their expectations, while utilizing the 19.2 percent interview lift to improve the 64.3 percent allowance rate. The 599 resolved cases show a consistent examination pattern. In Tech Center 6200, this examiner's metrics highlight the importance of direct communication. The 1292 day pendency is a key consideration for strategic planning in Art Unit 3761.

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

Performance Statistics

64.3%
Allow Rate
+4.3% vs TC avg
631
Total Applications
+19.2%
Interview Lift
1292
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 599 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.5%
§101 Eligibility
13.6%
§102 Novelty
60.1%
§103 Obviousness
16.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18844364 METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DELIVERY OF THERAPEUTICS TO EYE Non-Final OA The Johns Hopkins University
18697377 ADHERENCE MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD Final Rejection The Regents of the University of Michigan
18805420 APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CORNEAL BIOMECHANICS DIAGNOSTICS Non-Final OA Alcon Inc.
19336208 WOUND DRESSING AND METHOD OF USE Final Rejection Smith & Nephew PLC
18745033 SENSOR ENABLED NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND MONITORING APPARATUS WITH DIFFERENT IMPEDANCES INKS Non-Final OA Smith & Nephew PLC
18848362 DISTRIBUTED NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND THERAPY SYSTEMS AND METHODS Non-Final OA T.J.Smith and Nephew,Limited
18414408 Retainer System for Catheter Final Rejection C. R. Bard, Inc.
17909776 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPENING A CONCENTRATE CONTAINER AND CONNECTING THE CONCENTRATE CONTAINER TO A BLOOD TREATMENT DEVICE Final Rejection FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
18005231 HYDROPHILIC MEDICAL PRODUCTS AND HYDRATION MEDIUMS FOR HYDRATING THE SAME Final Rejection Hollister Incorporated
17915915 SMART ABSORBENT ARTICLES Final Rejection ONTEX GROUP NV
19039165 APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR RECEIVING DISCHARGED URINE Non-Final OA PUREWICK CORPORATION
18376274 APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR RECEIVING DISCHARGED URINE Final Rejection PUREWICK CORPORATION
18115444 APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR RECEIVING DISCHARGED URINE Non-Final OA PureWick Corporation
17234585 HEART LUNG MACHINE CONNECTION SYSTEM Non-Final OA LivaNova Deutschland GmbH
18290984 DISPOSABLE WEARABLE ARTICLE Non-Final OA ZUIKO CORPORATION
18207959 SHROUD DEVICE Final Rejection ELANCO US INC.

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