Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/707,645

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Priority

Dec 06, 2021 — provisional 63/286,172 +1 more

Examiner

DEMIE, TIGIST S

Art Unit

3796

Tech Center

Covidien LP

Assignee

Covidien L.P.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +20.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +20.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 450 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

338 granted / 450 resolved

+15.1% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+20.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

472

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

77.4%

+37.4% vs TC avg

§102

9.8%

-30.2% vs TC avg

§112

5.5%

-34.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 450 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

May 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+20.6%)

3y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 450 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.