Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/213,643

NAVIGATION AT ULTRA LOW TO HIGH FREQUENCIES

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 20, 2025

Priority

Nov 22, 2022 — continuation of 12/310,676

Examiner

CELESTINE, NYROBI I

Art Unit

3798

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Medtronic Navigation Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +22.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (82%); +22.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 262 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CELESTINE, NYROBI I View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

214 granted / 262 resolved

+11.7% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+22.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

65 currently pending

Career history

331

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

83.9%

+43.9% vs TC avg

§102

5.7%

-34.3% vs TC avg

§112

8.6%

-31.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 262 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 20, 2025

Application Filed

May 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+22.6%)

2y 7m (~1y 5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 262 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.