Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/987,281

GAP SEALING SYSTEM AND KIT

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 19, 2024

Priority

Dec 20, 2023 — provisional 63/612,493 +7 more

Examiner

RESTAINO, ANDREW PETER

Art Unit

3771

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Boston Scientific Scimed Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +42.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (72%); +42.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 275 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RESTAINO, ANDREW PETER View full profile →

Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

199 granted / 275 resolved

+2.4% vs TC avg

Strong +42% interview lift

Without

With

+42.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

43 currently pending

Career history

325

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

81.9%

+41.9% vs TC avg

§102

9.2%

-30.8% vs TC avg

§112

7.7%

-32.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 275 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 19, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12678148

ADHESIVE APPLICATOR INCLUDING NOVEL APPLICATOR TIP

3y 7m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/505,944

Patent 12678241

PULLEY SUPPORTS FOR END EFFECTOR WRISTS

2y 8m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/438,347

Patent 12673194

INTERVENTIONAL SYSTEM HAVING COOPERATIVE BALLOON CATHETER AND GUIDEWIRE

2y 4m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

17/933,313

Patent 12667377

SUBCUTANEOUS WOUND DEBRIDEMENT

3y 9m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

17/913,335

Patent 12642641

INDWELLING DEVICE

3y 8m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+42.1%)

2y 9m (~1y 2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 275 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.