Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 17/917,374

SURGICAL SIMULATION DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 06, 2022

Priority

Apr 10, 2020 — FR FR2003649 +1 more

Examiner

ANTOINE, LISA HOPE

Art Unit

3715

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

VIRTUALISURG

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +0.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+0.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 17 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ANTOINE, LISA HOPE View full profile →

Grants only 0% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

0 granted / 17 resolved

-70.0% vs TC avg

Minimal +0% lift

Without

With

+0.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 7m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

§103

82.2%

+42.2% vs TC avg

§102

15.8%

-24.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 17 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 06, 2022

Application Filed

Sep 10, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Mar 10, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

Grant Probability

With Interview (+0.0%)

3y 7m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 17 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.