Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/985,692

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Examiner

RIVERS, LINDSEY RAE

Art Unit

Tech Center

Cilag GmbH International

Assignee

Cilag GmbH International

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 62% of cases after interview

— +60.0% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 85 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RIVERS, LINDSEY RAE View full profile →

Grants 62% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

53 granted / 85 resolved

+2.4% vs TC avg

Strong +60% interview lift

Without

With

+60.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

128

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

§103

80.5%

+40.5% vs TC avg

§102

3.2%

-36.8% vs TC avg

§112

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 85 resolved cases

Precedent Cases

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SCISSOR STYLE VESSEL SEALER

5y 2m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

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Patent 12672880

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1y 10m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/955,049

Patent 12667363

HOOK WIRE FOR PREVENTING PREMATURE EMBOLIC IMPLANT DETACHMENT

1y 7m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/373,586

Patent 12648780

TOOLS FOR CREATING A VERTEBRAL TUNNEL FOR USE IN RF ABLATION AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING

2y 8m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

18/290,007

Patent 12636140

Embolic Protection Device

2y 6m to grant Granted May 26, 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

62%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+60.0%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 85 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.