Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/818,836

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

MORAN, EDWARD JOHN

Art Unit

3772

Tech Center

Dentsply Sirona Inc.

Assignee

Dentsply Sirona Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 41% of cases after interview

— +60.8% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 641 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MORAN, EDWARD JOHN View full profile →

Grants 41% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

265 granted / 641 resolved

-18.7% vs TC avg

Strong +61% interview lift

Without

With

+60.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 6m

Avg Prosecution

41 currently pending

Career history

695

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

82.0%

+42.0% vs TC avg

§102

5.6%

-34.4% vs TC avg

§112

9.1%

-30.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 641 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

May 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 10m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Patent 12611286

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DENTAL CROWN RESTORATIONS USING PREFABRICATED SLEEVE-CROWN PAIRS

3y 8m to grant Granted Apr 28, 2026

17/338,542

Patent 12588976

DENTAL APPLIANCE REINFORCEMENT

4y 10m to grant Granted Mar 31, 2026

17/481,930

Patent 12588980

ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE WITH SNAP FITTED, NON-SLIDING ARCHWIRE

4y 6m to grant Granted Mar 31, 2026

17/798,579

Patent 12588979

ACTIVE SELF-LIGATING ORTHODONTIC BRACKET

3y 7m to grant Granted Mar 31, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

41%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+60.8%)

3y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 641 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.