Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/029,361

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

May 12, 2008 — provisional 61/052,460 +6 more

Examiner

MCEVOY, THOMAS M

Art Unit

Tech Center

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Assignee

Boston Scientific Scimed Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +35.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (71%); +35.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1009 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 71% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

717 granted / 1009 resolved

+11.1% vs TC avg

Strong +35% interview lift

Without

With

+35.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 7m

Avg Prosecution

37 currently pending

Career history

1059

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

81.4%

+41.4% vs TC avg

§102

11.8%

-28.2% vs TC avg

§112

5.3%

-34.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1009 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

71%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+35.3%)

3y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1009 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.