Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/292,704

METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND DEVICES FOR THE OCCLUSION OF THE LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 26, 2024

Priority

Jul 27, 2021 — provisional 63/226,146 +1 more

Examiner

ADAM, MOHAMMED SOHAIL

Art Unit

3771

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Applied Cardiovascular Solutions LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +56.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (66%); +56.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 199 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ADAM, MOHAMMED SOHAIL View full profile →

Grants 66% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

132 granted / 199 resolved

-3.7% vs TC avg

Strong +56% interview lift

Without

With

+56.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 12m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

238

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

84.8%

+44.8% vs TC avg

§102

6.1%

-33.9% vs TC avg

§112

4.1%

-35.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 199 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 26, 2024

Application Filed

Sep 08, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Mar 09, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Mar 09, 2026

Response Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

66%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+56.1%)

2y 12m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 199 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.