Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/921,525

Variable Angle Plate Tensioning Devices

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 21, 2024

Priority

Jun 02, 2022 — continuation of 12/150,685

Examiner

SHIRSAT, MARCELA

Art Unit

3775

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Stryker Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.8% interview lift. Interview already conducted in this application's prosecution history. This examiner has a 73% grant rate with +19.8% interview lift. Since an interview has already been tried, recommend written response with narrowed claims based on precedent claim evolution patterns.

Based on 659 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SHIRSAT, MARCELA View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

483 granted / 659 resolved

+3.3% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+19.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

39 currently pending

Career history

691

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

82.7%

+42.7% vs TC avg

§102

7.7%

-32.3% vs TC avg

§112

5.6%

-34.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 659 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 21, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

May 14, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

May 14, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

May 28, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

May 28, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/131,856

Patent 12678158

BONE STAPLE SYSTEM

3y 3m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

17/918,143

Patent 12667401

ORTHOPEDIC PIN FOR OPTICALLY ANALYZING A BONE REGION

3y 8m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/347,277

Patent 12667375

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSOCIATION OF A GUIDING AID WITH A PATIENT TISSUE

2y 12m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/734,098

Patent 12667391

MODULAR BONE FASTENER ASSEMBLIES WITH BIASED ANGLE RECEIVERS

2y 0m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/513,030

Patent 12661231

CONNECTION MECHANISMS FOR USE WITH ORTHOPEDIC INSTRUMENTS

2y 7m to grant Granted Jun 23, 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

73%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+19.8%)

2y 11m (~1y 3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 659 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.