Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/625,602

REPLACEMENT HEART VALVE IMPLANT AND A TOOL AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING A REPLACEMENT HEART VALVE IMPLANT

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 03, 2024

Priority

Apr 04, 2023 — provisional 63/456,853

Examiner

PATEL, JAYANTI K

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Boston Scientific Scimed Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -13.0% interview lift. Interview lift (-13.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 41 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PATEL, JAYANTI K View full profile →

Grants 51% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

21 granted / 41 resolved

-8.8% vs TC avg

Minimal -13% lift

Without

With

+-13.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 7m

Avg Prosecution

6 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

89.8%

+49.8% vs TC avg

§102

5.7%

-34.3% vs TC avg

§112

3.4%

-36.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 41 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 03, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

51%

Grant Probability

38%

With Interview (-13.0%)

3y 7m (~1y 4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 41 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.