Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/637,087

VESSEL PATH IDENTIFICATION FROM EXTRAVASCULAR IMAGE OR IMAGES

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 16, 2024

Priority

Apr 17, 2023 — provisional 63/459,865

Examiner

SHIN, SOO JUNG

Art Unit

2667

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Boston Scientific Scimed Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (87%); +16.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 617 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

537 granted / 617 resolved

+25.0% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+16.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

643

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.3%

-36.7% vs TC avg

§103

62.9%

+22.9% vs TC avg

§102

4.0%

-36.0% vs TC avg

§112

19.7%

-20.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 617 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 16, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 6m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/658,694

Patent 12664607

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING VIDEO INTERMEDIATE FRAME

2y 1m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/490,797

Patent 12657880

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2y 8m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/540,878

Patent 12657745

IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD

2y 6m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+16.4%)

2y 2m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 617 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.