Last updated: September 10, 2026

Application No. 19/029,432

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DEPLOYING STENT ACROSS ADJACENT TISSUE LAYERS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 17, 2025

Priority

May 29, 2009 — provisional 61/182,312 +5 more

Examiner

LABRANCHE, BROOKE N

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Boston Scientific Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (73%); +15.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 470 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LABRANCHE, BROOKE N View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

341 granted / 470 resolved

+12.6% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

76 currently pending

Career history

537

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

44.6%

+4.6% vs TC avg

§102

31.1%

-8.9% vs TC avg

§112

20.5%

-19.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 470 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 17, 2025

Application Filed

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+15.7%)

3y 0m (~1y 4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 470 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.