Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/791,224

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

ADAM, MOHAMMED SOHAIL

Art Unit

3771

Tech Center

Shockwave Medical, Inc.

Assignee

Shockwave Medical Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +56.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (66%); +56.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 205 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ADAM, MOHAMMED SOHAIL View full profile →

Grants 66% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

135 granted / 205 resolved

+5.9% vs TC avg

Strong +57% interview lift

Without

With

+56.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

241

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

84.9%

+44.9% vs TC avg

§102

6.2%

-33.8% vs TC avg

§112

3.9%

-36.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 205 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

66%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+56.6%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 205 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.