Prosecution Insights
Prosecution Insights
Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3731 3771 3773
This examiner grants 65% of resolved cases
Alexander J Orkin is an examiner in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 3731 with a history of 1006 resolved cases. The data shows an allowance rate of 65.4%, which provides a baseline for applicants seeking grants in this area. However, the median days to allowance is 1360, suggesting that while success is possible, the process requires significant time. This 1360-day timeline is a critical factor for practitioners to consider when planning long-term patent strategies.
A notable feature of this profile is the 26.7% interview lift. This figure indicates that conducting an interview with the examiner improves the chances of reaching an allowance compared to the 65.4% baseline. Given the 1006 resolved cases, this 26.7% lift is a statistically meaningful signal that direct engagement is an effective tactic. Attorneys should prioritize interviews to navigate the 1360-day median pendency and capitalize on the increased probability of success indicated by the 26.7% lift in Art Unit 3731.
| App # | Title | Status | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19187052 | SYSTEMS FOR OCCLUDING A LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE | Non-Final OA | BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC. |
| 18955519 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OBJECT SIZE ESTIMATION | Non-Final OA | Boston Scientific Medical Device Limited |
| 18394024 | Soft Tissue Securement Device And Associated Methods | Non-Final OA | Stryker Corporation |
| 18954081 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND DEVICES FOR POSITIONING SUTURES FOR CLOSING AN OPENING IN TISSUE | Final Rejection | Abbott Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. |
| 19092854 | Ligation Device | Non-Final OA | Brother Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha |
| 18073819 | VASCULAR CLOSURE DEVICES AND METHODS | Final Rejection | MAYO FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH |
| 18944079 | JOINT REPAIR AUGMENTATION | Final Rejection | Smith & Nephew Asia Pacific Pte Limited |
| 19189554 | Punch Obturator | Non-Final OA | Arthrex, Inc. |
| 19233956 | SPACE FILLING DEVICES | Non-Final OA | W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. |
| 18613431 | MEDICAL DEVICE | Non-Final OA | TERUMO KABUSHIKI KAISHA |
| 17904091 | OBTURATOR FOR CANNULA WITH INTERNAL FEATURES | Final Rejection | FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE LIMITED |
| 19054768 | Method of Making Sutureless Couplings for Medical Device Access to Anatomical Structures | Non-Final OA | ConneX Biomedical, Inc. |
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