Examiner: SELF, SHELLEY M

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3725 3731 3765

This examiner grants 55% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

55.2%

Allow Rate

-14.8% vs TC avg

466

Total Applications

+18.8%

Interview Lift

1098

Avg Prosecution Days

Based on 464 resolved cases, 2023–2026

0.3%

§101 Eligibility

29.0%

§102 Novelty

33.3%

§103 Obviousness

34.0%

§112 Clarity

App #	Title	Status	Assignee
18379808	SURGICAL STAPLE CARTRIDGES WITH SLEDS CONFIGURED TO BE COUPLED TO A FIRING DRIVER OF A COMPATIBLE SURGICAL STAPLER	Final Rejection	Cilag GmbH International

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