Last updated: September 17, 2026

Application No. 18/234,649

POINT OF SERVICE MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR CUSTOM CRANIAL REMODELING DEVICE

Final Rejection

Filed

Aug 16, 2023

Examiner

ALLISON, ANDRAE S

Art Unit

2673

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Cranial Technologies Inc.

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— -15.2% interview lift. Interview lift (-15.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 959 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ALLISON, ANDRAE S View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

807 granted / 959 resolved

+22.2% vs TC avg

Minimal -15% lift

Without

With

+-15.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

984

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

11.5%

-28.5% vs TC avg

§103

49.2%

+9.2% vs TC avg

§102

18.2%

-21.8% vs TC avg

§112

13.8%

-26.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 959 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 16, 2023

Application Filed

Sep 09, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jan 05, 2026

Response Filed

Aug 20, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

69%

With Interview (-15.2%)

2y 9m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 959 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.