Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/497,051

PATIENT-VENTILATOR ASYNCHRONY DASHBOARD

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 30, 2023

Priority

Nov 07, 2022 — provisional 63/423,083 +1 more

Examiner

RUSSELL, SYDNEY REYES

Art Unit

3785

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Covidien L.P.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 54% of cases after interview

— +40.9% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 33 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RUSSELL, SYDNEY REYES View full profile →

Grants 54% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

18 granted / 33 resolved

-15.5% vs TC avg

Strong +41% interview lift

Without

With

+40.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 7m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.8%

-37.2% vs TC avg

§103

86.9%

+46.9% vs TC avg

§102

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

§112

8.3%

-31.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 33 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 30, 2023

Application Filed

May 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

17/760,573

Patent 12605519

PROCESS AND SIGNAL PROCESSING UNIT FOR DETERMINING THE BREATHING ACTIVITY OF A PATIENT

4y 1m to grant Granted Apr 21, 2026

17/483,374

Patent 12589233

BALL VALVE FOR USE IN A RESPIRATION CIRCUIT AND A RESPIRATION CIRCUIT INCLUDING A BALL VALVE

4y 6m to grant Granted Mar 31, 2026

17/844,355

Patent 12508204

Chest Compression System Retainer With Shoulder Brace For Use With A Patient Transport Apparatus

3y 6m to grant Granted Dec 30, 2025

17/775,163

Patent 12496420

VENT FOR A RESPIRATORY PRESSURE THERAPY SYSTEM

3y 7m to grant Granted Dec 16, 2025

17/512,749

Patent 12465711

MASK WITH QUICK RELEASE FRAME AND HEADGEAR

4y 0m to grant Granted Nov 11, 2025

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

54%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+40.9%)

3y 7m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 33 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.