Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/931,821

Use of N-let Pulses in a Deep Brain Stimulation System to Selectively Treat Symptoms

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 30, 2024

Priority

Oct 31, 2023 — provisional 63/594,855

Examiner

CHRISTIANSON, SKYLAR LINDSEY

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Boston Scientific Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 59% of cases after interview

— +28.8% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 150 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CHRISTIANSON, SKYLAR LINDSEY View full profile →

Grants 59% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

88 granted / 150 resolved

-1.3% vs TC avg

Strong +29% interview lift

Without

With

+28.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

32 currently pending

Career history

202

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.6%

-36.4% vs TC avg

§103

78.3%

+38.3% vs TC avg

§102

6.3%

-33.7% vs TC avg

§112

3.1%

-36.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 150 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 30, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 2m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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3y 9m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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Patent 12539049

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2y 2m to grant Granted Feb 03, 2026

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Patent 12527970

PHOTOBIOMODULATION DEVICE FOR TREATING RETINAL DISEASE

5y 7m to grant Granted Jan 20, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

59%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+28.8%)

2y 11m (~1y 3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 150 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.