Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/915,064

ECAP BASED CONTROL OF ELECTRICAL STIMULATION THERAPY

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 14, 2024

Priority

Jun 21, 2018 — provisional 62/688,221 +2 more

Examiner

PAHAKIS, MANOLIS Y

Art Unit

3796

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Medtronic Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +49.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (69%); +49.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 551 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PAHAKIS, MANOLIS Y View full profile →

Grants 69% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

380 granted / 551 resolved

-1.0% vs TC avg

Strong +49% interview lift

Without

With

+49.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

575

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§103

60.6%

+20.6% vs TC avg

§102

8.2%

-31.8% vs TC avg

§112

4.6%

-35.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 551 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 14, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

69%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+49.2%)

3y 2m (~1y 5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 551 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.