Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/893,268

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERSONALIZING NEUROSTIMULATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 23, 2024

Priority

Oct 09, 2023 — provisional 63/543,133 +1 more

Examiner

ANTHONY, MARIA CATHERINE

Art Unit

3796

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Boston Scientific Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +30.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (70%); +30.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 83 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ANTHONY, MARIA CATHERINE View full profile →

Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

58 granted / 83 resolved

At TC average

Strong +31% interview lift

Without

With

+30.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 5m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

113

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

90.4%

+50.4% vs TC avg

§102

4.0%

-36.0% vs TC avg

§112

3.4%

-36.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 83 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 23, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+30.6%)

3y 5m (~1y 7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 83 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.