Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 19/229,753

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Priority

May 30, 2018 — provisional 62/677,797 +2 more

Examiner

ELSHAER, ALAAELDIN M

Art Unit

3687

Tech Center

Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.

Assignee

Intuitive Surgical Operations Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 36% of cases after interview

— +31.0% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 212 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ELSHAER, ALAAELDIN M View full profile →

Grants only 36% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

76 granted / 212 resolved

-24.2% vs TC avg

Strong +31% interview lift

Without

With

+31.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

35 currently pending

Career history

253

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

16.7%

-23.3% vs TC avg

§103

75.8%

+35.8% vs TC avg

§102

3.9%

-36.1% vs TC avg

§112

3.2%

-36.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 212 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Sep 12, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

May 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

36%

Grant Probability

67%

With Interview (+31.0%)

3y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 212 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.