Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/208,289

Knit Prosthetic Liner Textile with Differentiated Knit Fabric Exterior Incorporating Low Extensibility Strips

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 11, 2023

Priority

Sep 04, 2018 — CIP of 10/966,845 +2 more

Examiner

WOZNICKI, JACQUELINE

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Aldo Laghi

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 50% of cases after interview

— +26.8% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 950 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WOZNICKI, JACQUELINE View full profile →

Grants 50% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

473 granted / 950 resolved

-10.2% vs TC avg

Strong +27% interview lift

Without

With

+26.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 7m

Avg Prosecution

79 currently pending

Career history

1052

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

85.3%

+45.3% vs TC avg

§102

7.9%

-32.1% vs TC avg

§112

5.0%

-35.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 950 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 11, 2023

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

17/759,219

Patent 12667471

Mechanoneural Interfaces for Prosthetic Control

3y 11m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

17/716,592

Patent 12642676

MEDICAL IMPLANT ATTACHMENT MECHANISM

4y 1m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

17/487,376

Patent 12629249

Leaflet Abrasion Mitigation in Prosthetic Heart Valves

4y 7m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

18/067,993

Patent 12616568

Two Stage Tricuspid Valve Implant

3y 4m to grant Granted May 05, 2026

17/876,913

Patent 12588992

EASY-TO-CONTROL INTERVENTIONAL INSTRUMENT DELIVERY DEVICE

3y 8m to grant Granted Mar 31, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

50%

Grant Probability

77%

With Interview (+26.8%)

3y 7m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 950 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.