Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/757,819

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MODULATING UNCONSCIOUSNESS OR ANESTHESIA IN A SUBJECT

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 28, 2024

Priority

Dec 19, 2019 — provisional 62/950,227 +1 more

Examiner

ALTER MORSCHAUSER, ALYSSA MARGO

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

THE GENERAL HOSPITAL Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (77%); +15.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 799 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ALTER MORSCHAUSER, ALYSSA MARGO View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

614 granted / 799 resolved

+16.8% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

34 currently pending

Career history

846

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

§103

64.5%

+24.5% vs TC avg

§102

14.3%

-25.7% vs TC avg

§112

7.6%

-32.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 799 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 28, 2024

Application Filed

May 07, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

May 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+15.8%)

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

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 799 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.