Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/917,718

FLEXIBLE RADIOPAQUE CATHETER TIP THAT CAN WITHSTAND RF ENERGY

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 16, 2024

Priority

Oct 19, 2023 — provisional 63/591,714

Examiner

DELLA, JAYMI E

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Boston Scientific Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +29.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (69%); +29.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 834 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DELLA, JAYMI E View full profile →

Grants 69% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

573 granted / 834 resolved

+8.7% vs TC avg

Strong +30% interview lift

Without

With

+29.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 2m

Avg Prosecution

42 currently pending

Career history

881

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

61.2%

+21.2% vs TC avg

§102

6.0%

-34.0% vs TC avg

§112

8.3%

-31.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 834 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 16, 2024

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12661178

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4y 0m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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2y 7m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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6y 1m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

69%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+29.8%)

4y 2m (~2y 5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 834 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.