Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/919,897

ELECTROSURGICAL TIP

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 18, 2024

Priority

Jul 30, 2019 — provisional 62/880,226 +1 more

Examiner

SHOULDERS, ANNIE LEE

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Boston Scientific Scimed Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +18.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 196 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SHOULDERS, ANNIE LEE View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

144 granted / 196 resolved

+13.5% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+18.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 7m

Avg Prosecution

38 currently pending

Career history

238

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

86.3%

+46.3% vs TC avg

§102

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§112

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 196 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 18, 2024

Application Filed

May 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+18.5%)

3y 7m (~1y 10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 196 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.