Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 19/008,176

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Jul 17, 2024 — continuation of PCTJP2024025705

Examiner

LEE, DAVINA EN-YIN

Art Unit

Tech Center

OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP.

Assignee

Olympus Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 50 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LEE, DAVINA EN-YIN View full profile →

Grants 40% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

20 granted / 50 resolved

-20.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+11.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 11m

Avg Prosecution

34 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

93.4%

+53.4% vs TC avg

§102

4.0%

-36.0% vs TC avg

§112

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 50 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12667210

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1y 3m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

17/011,980

Patent 12653713

Portable Thermal Therapy System

5y 9m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

17/435,334

Patent 12653600

BREACH DETECTION IN BIPOLAR ELECTROSURGICAL INSTRUMENT SHEATH

4y 9m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/089,428

Patent 12653623

ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY MAPPING USING CATHETER SPLINES DEFLECTION MODELING

3y 5m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

17/476,059

Patent 12636183

Cooling Systems, Devices, and Related Methods

4y 8m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

40%

Grant Probability

52%

With Interview (+11.9%)

3y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 50 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.