Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 19/359,594

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

HU, ANN M

Art Unit

3774

Tech Center

St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.

Assignee

St. Jude Medical

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.0% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 933 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 68% — above average

Career Allow Rate

632 granted / 933 resolved

+7.7% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+21.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 10m

Avg Prosecution

54 currently pending

Career history

987

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§103

43.8%

+3.8% vs TC avg

§102

30.5%

-9.5% vs TC avg

§112

17.9%

-22.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 933 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Jan 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection

Mar 17, 2026

Interview Requested

Apr 07, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Apr 07, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Apr 13, 2026

Response Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

89%

With Interview (+21.0%)

3y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 933 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.