Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/942,294

IMPLANTABLE STIMULATION SYSTEM WITH ECG DETECTION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 08, 2024

Priority

Feb 01, 2024 — provisional 63/548,673

Examiner

KAHELIN, MICHAEL WILLIAM

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

The Alfred E. Mann Foundation for Scientific Research

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +24.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +24.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 671 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

522 granted / 671 resolved

+17.8% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+24.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

34 currently pending

Career history

701

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

§103

69.0%

+29.0% vs TC avg

§102

8.2%

-31.8% vs TC avg

§112

9.8%

-30.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 671 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 08, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+24.0%)

3y 2m (~1y 6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 671 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.