Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/808,874

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

LOUIS, RICHARD G

Art Unit

3771

Tech Center

Shockwave Medical, Inc.

Assignee

Shockwave Medical Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.3% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 940 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LOUIS, RICHARD G View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allow Rate

700 granted / 940 resolved

+14.5% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+17.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 5m

Avg Prosecution

51 currently pending

Career history

991

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

49.7%

+9.7% vs TC avg

§102

24.1%

-15.9% vs TC avg

§112

15.6%

-24.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 940 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+17.3%)

3y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 940 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

Untitled Application

Interview Optional

Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

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