Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/681,378

METERED CHEMICAL DOSE FOR RENAL DENERVATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 05, 2024

Priority

Aug 26, 2021 — provisional 63/237,455 +1 more

Examiner

GRASMEDER, SARAH DYMPNA

Art Unit

3783

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Medtronic Ireland Manufacturing Unlimited Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +36.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (70%); +36.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 73 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GRASMEDER, SARAH DYMPNA View full profile →

Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

51 granted / 73 resolved

At TC average

Strong +36% interview lift

Without

With

+36.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 6m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

105

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

84.9%

+44.9% vs TC avg

§102

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

§112

10.2%

-29.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 73 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 05, 2024

Application Filed

May 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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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

70%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+36.1%)

3y 6m (~1y 1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 73 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.