Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/811,457

MEDICAL SENSOR

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 21, 2024

Priority

Aug 21, 2023 — provisional 63/520,846

Examiner

SANTOS RODRIGUEZ, JOSEPH M

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Covidien L.P.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +27.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (69%); +27.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 582 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SANTOS RODRIGUEZ, JOSEPH M View full profile →

Grants 69% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

401 granted / 582 resolved

+8.9% vs TC avg

Strong +27% interview lift

Without

With

+27.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 1m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

601

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

§103

80.2%

+40.2% vs TC avg

§102

8.6%

-31.4% vs TC avg

§112

6.2%

-33.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 582 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 21, 2024

Application Filed

May 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

69%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+27.1%)

4y 1m (~2y 2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 582 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.