Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/932,331

METHODS AND APPARATUS TO CALIBRATE ELECTROCARDIOGRAM SYSTEMS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 30, 2024

Priority

May 24, 2024 — IN 202441040408

Examiner

JOHNSON, NICOLE F

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Texas Instruments Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1364 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

JOHNSON, NICOLE F View full profile →

Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1193 granted / 1364 resolved

+27.5% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+7.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

46 currently pending

Career history

1421

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.8%

-35.2% vs TC avg

§103

53.9%

+13.9% vs TC avg

§102

32.0%

-8.0% vs TC avg

§112

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1364 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 30, 2024

Application Filed

May 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+7.1%)

2y 8m (~1y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1364 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.