Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 19/458,507

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Oct 28, 2020 — continuation of 11/197,755 +3 more

Examiner

MATHEW, SEEMA

Art Unit

Tech Center

Capstan Medical Inc.

Assignee

Capstan Medical Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +26.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (71%); +26.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 697 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MATHEW, SEEMA View full profile →

Grants 71% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

498 granted / 697 resolved

+11.4% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+26.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

35 currently pending

Career history

726

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

87.6%

+47.6% vs TC avg

§102

11.0%

-29.0% vs TC avg

§112

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 697 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/171,187

Patent 12672972

DOCKING STATION FOR PROSTHETIC IMPLANT

3y 4m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

17/485,239

Patent 12661247

SELF-GROWING HEART VALVES

4y 9m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/136,944

Patent 12661219

SOUND AND VIBRATION SENSORS FOR ESTIMATING PROSTHETIC VALVE DIAMETER DURING EXPANSION

3y 2m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/099,394

Patent 12653668

PROSTHETIC HEART VALVES WITH H-SHAPED COMMISSURE WINDOWS AND METHODS FOR ASSEMBLY THEREOF

3y 4m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

17/677,696

Patent 12648846

TRANSCATHETER VALVE HAVING REDUCED SEAM EXPOSURE

4y 3m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

71%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+26.3%)

3y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 697 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.