Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/531,355

EXPANDABLE SHEATH FOR INTRODUCING AN ENDOVASCULAR DELIVERY DEVICE INTO A BODY

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 06, 2023

Priority

Jun 10, 2021 — provisional 63/209,337 +4 more

Examiner

BARIA, DINAH N

Art Unit

3774

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Edwards Lifesciences Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +29.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (73%); +29.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 636 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BARIA, DINAH N View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

465 granted / 636 resolved

+3.1% vs TC avg

Strong +29% interview lift

Without

With

+29.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

41 currently pending

Career history

685

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

68.8%

+28.8% vs TC avg

§102

4.7%

-35.3% vs TC avg

§112

7.3%

-32.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 636 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 06, 2023

Application Filed

Mar 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+29.3%)

2y 9m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 636 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.