Prosecution Insights
Last updated: August 17, 2026

Examiner: PONTON, JAMES D

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 1777 3763 3783

This examiner grants 80% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

80.4%
Allow Rate
+10.4% vs TC avg
591
Total Applications
+32.5%
Interview Lift
1053
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 566 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.3%
§101 Eligibility
16.0%
§102 Novelty
40.9%
§103 Obviousness
37.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18596792 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DRIVING ELECTROMAGNETIC MOTORS OF MEDICAMENT INFUSION PUMPS Non-Final OA Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
18601253 SURGICAL SYSTEM WITH ASSISTED PUMP OPERATION AND SETTINGS Non-Final OA Arthrex, Inc.
18338497 VENTED SYRINGE ADAPTER WITH BULB Final Rejection CareFusion 303, Inc.
18699114 STABILIZER FOR MEDICATION DELIVERY DEVICE Non-Final OA Eli Lilly and Company
18294630 ARTICLES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR THE INJECTION OF VISCOUS FLUIDS Non-Final OA Massachusetts Institute of Technology
18738827 Syringe Pump Vibration Module to Reduce Stopper Friction Non-Final OA Becton, Dickinson and Company
18144511 Split Septum Needle Free Connector with Improved Flushing Features for Macrobore Side Port Final Rejection Becton, Dickinson and Company
18491597 Autoinjectors Having Advanced Release and Sound Features Non-Final OA Battelle Memorial Institute
18441798 PULSATILE ASPIRATION SYSTEM USING A STATIC VACUUM SOURCE WITH INTERMITTENT INJECTION OF A PRESSURE PULSE Non-Final OA Neuravi Limited

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