Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/393,388

ACTUATING ELEMENTS FOR BENDING MEDICAL DEVICES

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 21, 2023

Priority

Mar 06, 2020 — continuation of 11/420,022 +1 more

Examiner

HARRIS, WESLEY G

Art Unit

3783

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Stryker Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +21.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 720 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HARRIS, WESLEY G View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

529 granted / 720 resolved

+3.5% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+21.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

52 currently pending

Career history

775

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§103

55.8%

+15.8% vs TC avg

§102

16.0%

-24.0% vs TC avg

§112

24.4%

-15.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 720 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 21, 2023

Application Filed

May 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+21.5%)

2y 6m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 720 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.