Prosecution Insights
Last updated: April 19, 2026

Examiner: TOWNSEND, GUY K

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3761 3781

This examiner grants 74% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

73.9%
Allow Rate
+3.9% vs TC avg
718
Total Applications
+25.7%
Interview Lift
1137
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 705 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.8%
§101 Eligibility
22.3%
§102 Novelty
47.6%
§103 Obviousness
14.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18576188 ABSORBENT BODY FOR USE IN AN ABSORBENT ARTICLE Non-Final OA Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
18015244 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OSTOMY INFORMATION COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Non-Final OA Hollister Incorporated
18684213 Skin Disinfectant Wipe Non-Final OA Becton, Dickinson and Company
18590195 SUPPORT MEMBER FOR AN INTEGRATED BLOOD TREATMENT FLUID MODULE Non-Final OA B. Braun Avitum AG
18560611 IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES HAVING CANISTERS ENCLOSED IN ANCHORS WITH CAVITIES, AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS Non-Final OA Shifamed Holdings, LLC
18478021 MENSTRUAL CUP Non-Final OA Emm Technology Ltd
18226599 PROCESSING ARRANGEMENT Non-Final OA H & B Electronic GmbH & Co. KG

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