Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 19/359,085

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Priority

Aug 18, 2021 — provisional 63/234,646 +3 more

Examiner

LEE, BRYAN MCALLISTER

Art Unit

3796

Tech Center

Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.

Assignee

Advanced Neuromodulation Systems Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 50 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 94% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

47 granted / 50 resolved

+34.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+8.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

13 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

46.3%

+6.3% vs TC avg

§102

53.8%

+13.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 50 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Apr 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

94%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+8.6%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 50 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.