Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/802,086

METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND DEVICES FOR IMPROVED SENSORS FOR CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 13, 2024

Priority

Jun 11, 2020 — divisional of 12/064,236

Examiner

KRETZER, KYLE W.

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Medtronic Minimed Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 64% of cases after interview

— +43.8% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 170 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KRETZER, KYLE W. View full profile →

Grants 64% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

109 granted / 170 resolved

+4.1% vs TC avg

Strong +44% interview lift

Without

With

+43.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 6m

Avg Prosecution

32 currently pending

Career history

221

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.7%

-36.3% vs TC avg

§103

83.3%

+43.3% vs TC avg

§102

4.8%

-35.2% vs TC avg

§112

3.3%

-36.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 170 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 13, 2024

Application Filed

May 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/062,869

Patent 12629045

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3y 5m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

17/438,153

Patent 12618093

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4y 7m to grant Granted May 05, 2026

16/618,944

Patent 12599319

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6y 4m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

64%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+43.8%)

3y 6m (~1y 7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 170 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.