Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/798,424

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING CARDIAC PAUSE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 08, 2024

Priority

Aug 08, 2023 — provisional 63/531,346

Examiner

LEE, BRYAN MCALLISTER

Art Unit

3796

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Cardinal Health Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 50 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LEE, BRYAN MCALLISTER View full profile →

Grants 94% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

47 granted / 50 resolved

+24.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+8.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

46.6%

+6.6% vs TC avg

§102

53.4%

+13.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 50 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 08, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 13, 2026

Interview Requested

Precedent Cases

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3y 2m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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PEER-TO-PEER SURGICAL INSTRUMENT MONITORING

3y 6m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/682,890

Patent 12667717

ELECTRICAL APPLICATORS FOR APPLYING ENERGY TO TISSUE SURFACES OR REGIONS SUPERFICIAL TO THE SURFACE

2y 4m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

94%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+8.6%)

2y 8m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 50 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.