Last updated: April 17, 2026

Application No. 18/277,224

A wearable lumbo-pelvic active balancing device and methods of use

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 15, 2023

Examiner

DVORAK, LINDA C

Art Unit

3794

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

unknown

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 12% of cases after interview

— +17.2% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 113 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DVORAK, LINDA C View full profile →

Grants only 12% of cases

Career Allow Rate

13 granted / 113 resolved

-58.5% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+17.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

9 currently pending

Career history

122

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

§103

42.3%

+2.3% vs TC avg

§102

24.8%

-15.2% vs TC avg

§112

23.1%

-16.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 113 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 15, 2023

Application Filed

Feb 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 5m to grant Granted Aug 05, 2025

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

12%

Grant Probability

29%

With Interview (+17.2%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 113 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.