Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/819,078

PREDICTIVE WEIGHTING OF HYPOTENSION PROFILING PARAMETERS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 29, 2024

Priority

Jul 08, 2016 — provisional 62/360,088 +2 more

Examiner

NATNITHITHADHA, NAVIN

Art Unit

3791

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Edwards Lifesciences Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +30.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (71%); +30.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 977 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

NATNITHITHADHA, NAVIN View full profile →

Grants 71% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

698 granted / 977 resolved

+1.4% vs TC avg

Strong +30% interview lift

Without

With

+30.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 8m

Avg Prosecution

38 currently pending

Career history

1019

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

11.8%

-28.2% vs TC avg

§103

47.3%

+7.3% vs TC avg

§102

24.8%

-15.2% vs TC avg

§112

7.2%

-32.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 977 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 29, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

71%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+30.2%)

3y 8m (~1y 10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 977 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.