Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/363,910

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Apr 10, 2015 — provisional 62/145,809 +6 more

Examiner

DEAK, LESLIE R

Art Unit

Tech Center

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Assignee

Boston Scientific Scimed Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +17.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 943 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DEAK, LESLIE R View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

710 granted / 943 resolved

+15.3% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+17.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

36 currently pending

Career history

980

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

72.3%

+32.3% vs TC avg

§102

7.1%

-32.9% vs TC avg

§112

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 943 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+17.6%)

3y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 943 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.