Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/862,663

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING LEAD MOVEMENT

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 04, 2024

Priority

May 04, 2022 — provisional 63/338,280 +1 more

Examiner

MCNALLY, KERRI L

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Medtronic Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1058 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MCNALLY, KERRI L View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

852 granted / 1058 resolved

+20.5% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+11.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

10 currently pending

Career history

1066

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

§103

70.4%

+30.4% vs TC avg

§102

8.3%

-31.7% vs TC avg

§112

11.0%

-29.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1058 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 04, 2024

Application Filed

May 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+11.2%)

2y 3m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1058 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.