Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/883,209

HOURGLASS BALLOON-IN-BALLOON SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 12, 2024

Priority

Sep 13, 2023 — provisional 63/582,336

Examiner

LUAN, SCOTT

Art Unit

3792

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Boston Scientific Scimed Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 645 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 65% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

419 granted / 645 resolved

-5.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+12.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

39 currently pending

Career history

683

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§103

71.1%

+31.1% vs TC avg

§102

7.7%

-32.3% vs TC avg

§112

6.0%

-34.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 645 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 12, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 15, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

65%

Grant Probability

77%

With Interview (+12.3%)

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

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 645 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.