Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/775,287

SYSTEMS AND METHODS WITH ACTIVATING RECHARGE STIMULATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 17, 2024

Priority

Jul 19, 2023 — provisional 63/527,722

Examiner

LAU, MICHAEL J

Art Unit

3796

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Boston Scientific Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +24.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (71%); +24.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 308 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LAU, MICHAEL J View full profile →

Grants 71% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

218 granted / 308 resolved

+0.8% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+24.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

38 currently pending

Career history

349

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

7.1%

-32.9% vs TC avg

§103

88.3%

+48.3% vs TC avg

§102

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

§112

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 308 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 17, 2024

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

71%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+24.0%)

2y 10m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 308 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.