Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/791,093

Determination and Use of a Wellness Factor in an Implantable Medical Device System Using Qualitative and Quantitative Measurements

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 31, 2024

Priority

May 09, 2018 — provisional 62/669,207 +2 more

Examiner

KUO, JONATHAN T

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Boston Scientific Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +28.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (72%); +28.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 474 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KUO, JONATHAN T View full profile →

Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

342 granted / 474 resolved

+12.2% vs TC avg

Strong +28% interview lift

Without

With

+28.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

37 currently pending

Career history

507

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§103

87.4%

+47.4% vs TC avg

§102

5.5%

-34.5% vs TC avg

§112

3.0%

-37.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 474 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 31, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+28.0%)

2y 11m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 474 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.