Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/382,422

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Nov 08, 2024 — provisional 63/718,037

Examiner

TALTY, MARIA CHRISTINA

Art Unit

Tech Center

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Assignee

Boston Scientific Scimed Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +31.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (65%); +31.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 132 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TALTY, MARIA CHRISTINA View full profile →

Grants 65% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

86 granted / 132 resolved

+5.2% vs TC avg

Strong +31% interview lift

Without

With

+31.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

167

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

88.7%

+48.7% vs TC avg

§102

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

§112

4.6%

-35.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 132 resolved cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

65%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+31.3%)

3y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 132 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.