Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/905,931

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Oct 31, 2023 — provisional 63/594,895

Examiner

HOLTZCLAW, MICHAEL T.

Art Unit

Tech Center

Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation

Assignee

Boston Scientific Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 233 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HOLTZCLAW, MICHAEL T. View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

182 granted / 233 resolved

+18.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+14.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

266

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

§103

73.5%

+33.5% vs TC avg

§102

8.8%

-31.2% vs TC avg

§112

6.7%

-33.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 233 resolved cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+14.3%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 233 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.