Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 19/273,627

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Priority

Sep 06, 2024 — provisional 63/691,561

Examiner

CIGNA, JACOB JAMES

Art Unit

3726

Tech Center

St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.

Assignee

Abbott Laboratories

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 64% of cases after interview

— +33.5% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 767 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CIGNA, JACOB JAMES View full profile →

Grants 64% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

489 granted / 767 resolved

+3.8% vs TC avg

Strong +34% interview lift

Without

With

+33.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

796

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

84.4%

+44.4% vs TC avg

§102

6.1%

-33.9% vs TC avg

§112

8.4%

-31.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 767 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

May 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 9m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

64%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+33.5%)

3y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 767 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.