Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/797,873

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING A JOINT, INCLUDING THE TREATMENT OF CAM-TYPE FEMOROACETABULAR IMPINGEMENT IN A HIP JOINT AND PINCER-TYPE FEMOROACETABULAR IMPINGEMENT IN A HIP JOINT

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 08, 2024

Priority

Nov 18, 2016 — provisional 62/423,890 +3 more

Examiner

ISLAM, PROMOTTO TAJRIAN

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Stryker Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 47 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ISLAM, PROMOTTO TAJRIAN View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

38 granted / 47 resolved

+20.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+13.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

22.3%

-17.7% vs TC avg

§103

17.0%

-23.0% vs TC avg

§102

35.1%

-4.9% vs TC avg

§112

24.5%

-15.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 47 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 08, 2024

Application Filed

May 04, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 14, 2026

Interview Requested

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+13.0%)

2y 10m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 47 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.