Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/935,198

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Examiner

SHOULDERS, ANNIE LEE

Art Unit

Tech Center

Neuwave Medical, Inc.

Assignee

Neuwave Medical Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (73%); +18.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 193 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SHOULDERS, ANNIE LEE View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

141 granted / 193 resolved

+13.1% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+18.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 7m

Avg Prosecution

39 currently pending

Career history

237

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

86.5%

+46.5% 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 193 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 15, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 5m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

18/593,883

Patent 12642568

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2y 3m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

17/653,351

Patent 12636079

TRIPOLAR ELECTROSURGICAL ELECTRODE AND CONTROL

4y 2m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

17/748,019

Patent 12622746

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3y 12m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+18.3%)

3y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 193 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.