Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/009,065

MEDICAL SYSTEMS, DEVICE, AND RELATED METHODS THEREOF

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 03, 2025

Priority

Jun 22, 2021 — provisional 63/213,632 +1 more

Examiner

LOUIS, RICHARD G

Art Unit

3771

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Boston Scientific Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +17.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 950 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LOUIS, RICHARD G View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

709 granted / 950 resolved

+4.6% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+17.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

44 currently pending

Career history

1002

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

79.6%

+39.6% vs TC avg

§102

6.2%

-33.8% vs TC avg

§112

10.4%

-29.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 950 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 03, 2025

Application Filed

Apr 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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19/333,185

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3y 0m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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Patent 12667360

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2y 9m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+17.2%)

3y 4m (~1y 10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 950 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.