Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/429,685

MICROCATHETER MANIFOLD ADAPTER AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 01, 2024

Priority

Feb 02, 2023 — provisional 63/442,905

Examiner

DARB, HAMZA A.

Art Unit

4100

Tech Center

4100

Assignee

Boston Scientific Scimed Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +31.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +31.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 537 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DARB, HAMZA A. View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

401 granted / 537 resolved

+14.7% vs TC avg

Strong +32% interview lift

Without

With

+31.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

51 currently pending

Career history

608

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

86.6%

+46.6% vs TC avg

§102

7.9%

-32.1% vs TC avg

§112

3.9%

-36.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 537 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 01, 2024

Application Filed

May 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+31.6%)

3y 4m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 537 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.