Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/847,050

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING CUSTOMIZED MEDICAL SIMULATIONS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 13, 2024

Priority

Mar 16, 2022 — provisional 63/320,553 +1 more

Examiner

DOSHER, JULIE GRACE

Art Unit

3715

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Intuitive Surgical Operations Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 35% of cases after interview

— +78.6% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 17 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DOSHER, JULIE GRACE View full profile →

Grants only 35% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

6 granted / 17 resolved

-34.7% vs TC avg

Strong +79% interview lift

Without

With

+78.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 6m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.1%

-34.9% vs TC avg

§103

88.8%

+48.8% vs TC avg

§112

6.1%

-33.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 17 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 13, 2024

Application Filed

May 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 7m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

17/586,368

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EQUIPOTENTIAL ZONE (EPZ) GROUNDING TRAINING LAB

4y 0m to grant Granted Feb 10, 2026

17/656,535

Patent 12525149

Ground Based Aircraft Wing and Nacelle Mockup Design for Training

3y 9m to grant Granted Jan 13, 2026

17/979,055

Patent 12491728

Skull Mounting Device

3y 1m to grant Granted Dec 09, 2025

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

35%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+78.6%)

3y 6m (~1y 8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 17 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.