Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 17/939,115

Technique For Computer-assisted Planning of Placement of Fasteners in Vertebrae that are to be Stabilized by a Pre-formed Spinal Rod

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 07, 2022

Priority

Sep 09, 2021 — EU 21195732.9

Examiner

BECCIA, CHRISTOPHER J

Art Unit

3775

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Stryker Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1457 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1215 granted / 1457 resolved

+13.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+14.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

32 currently pending

Career history

1481

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

81.8%

+41.8% vs TC avg

§102

7.0%

-33.0% vs TC avg

§112

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1457 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 07, 2022

Application Filed

Apr 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+14.1%)

2y 9m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1457 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.