Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/806,111

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EVALUATING NEUROMODULATION THERAPY VIA HEMODYNAMIC RESPONSES

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 15, 2024

Priority

Oct 01, 2014 — provisional 62/058,420 +4 more

Examiner

COLLINS, SEAN W

Art Unit

3794

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Medtronic Ireland Manufacturing Unlimited Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +26.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +26.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 354 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

COLLINS, SEAN W View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

264 granted / 354 resolved

+4.6% vs TC avg

Strong +27% interview lift

Without

With

+26.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

377

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

§103

75.5%

+35.5% vs TC avg

§102

5.2%

-34.8% vs TC avg

§112

12.2%

-27.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 354 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 15, 2024

Application Filed

Nov 22, 2024

Response after Non-Final Action

Apr 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+26.8%)

3y 4m (~1y 5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 354 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.