Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/843,503

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING CONTROL OF REFRIGERANT FLOW IN CRYOABLATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 03, 2024

Priority

Apr 07, 2022 — provisional 63/328,408 +1 more

Examiner

SOLOMON, JOSHUA BRENDON

Art Unit

3792

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Medtronic CryoCath L.P.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +20.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (82%); +20.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 288 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SOLOMON, JOSHUA BRENDON View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

237 granted / 288 resolved

+12.3% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+20.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

43 currently pending

Career history

327

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

82.1%

+42.1% vs TC avg

§102

3.6%

-36.4% vs TC avg

§112

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 288 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 03, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 24, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+20.9%)

2y 6m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 288 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.