Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/851,999

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ATRIAL SYNCHRONOUS VENTRICULAR PACING

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 27, 2024

Priority

Mar 31, 2022 — provisional 63/325,864 +1 more

Examiner

VOORHEES, CATHERINE M

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Medtronic Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 857 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

VOORHEES, CATHERINE M View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

714 granted / 857 resolved

+23.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+14.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

905

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

59.7%

+19.7% vs TC avg

§102

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

§112

9.9%

-30.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 857 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 27, 2024

Application Filed

May 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+14.1%)

2y 7m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 857 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.