Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/949,122

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING BLADE DEFLECTION DURING ORTHOPAEDIC SURGICAL PROCEDURES

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 15, 2024

Examiner

WEISS, JESSICA

Art Unit

3775

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Depuy Ireland Unlimited Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +32.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (81%); +32.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 668 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

543 granted / 668 resolved

+11.3% vs TC avg

Strong +33% interview lift

Without

With

+32.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

696

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

66.5%

+26.5% vs TC avg

§102

17.8%

-22.2% vs TC avg

§112

15.1%

-24.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 668 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 15, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+32.8%)

2y 9m (~1y 1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 668 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.