Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/576,516

ILIAC PIN AND ADAPTER

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 04, 2024

Priority

Jul 07, 2021 — CIP of 11/896,445 +1 more

Examiner

GREEN, MICHELLE CHRISTINE

Art Unit

3783

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Augmedics Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 873 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GREEN, MICHELLE CHRISTINE View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

726 granted / 873 resolved

+13.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+11.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

899

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

75.7%

+35.7% vs TC avg

§102

14.7%

-25.3% vs TC avg

§112

5.7%

-34.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 873 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 04, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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SKIN MORPHING AND TENSION DISTRIBUTING SYSTEM FOR EXTERNAL FIXATION AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF

3y 9m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/213,526

Patent 12672903

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BONE FIXATION USING A NAIL LOCKED TO AN ENCIRCLING ANCHOR

3y 0m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

17/962,158

Patent 12667390

ORTHOPEDIC SPRING HINGE SYSTEMS AND METHODS

3y 8m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/189,606

Patent 12653583

SPINE SURGERY DEVICE AND METHOD

3y 2m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/330,173

Patent 12653580

MODULAR SCREW ASSEMBLY

3y 0m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+11.8%)

2y 7m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 873 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.