Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/932,832

Patient Support

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 31, 2024

Priority

Sep 28, 2018 — provisional 62/738,158 +2 more

Examiner

KURILLA, ERIC J

Art Unit

3619

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Stryker Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +27.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (71%); +27.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 796 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KURILLA, ERIC J View full profile →

Grants 71% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

563 granted / 796 resolved

+18.7% vs TC avg

Strong +28% interview lift

Without

With

+27.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

38 currently pending

Career history

825

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

69.6%

+29.6% vs TC avg

§102

10.4%

-29.6% vs TC avg

§112

9.5%

-30.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 796 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 31, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

71%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+27.7%)

2y 4m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 796 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.