Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/966,743

Prioritizing Communications on a Communication Device

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 03, 2024

Priority

Aug 06, 2020 — continuation of 12/199,938

Examiner

TRAN, NAM T

Art Unit

2455

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Stryker Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +26.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (77%); +26.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 628 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TRAN, NAM T View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

482 granted / 628 resolved

+18.8% vs TC avg

Strong +27% interview lift

Without

With

+26.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

650

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

8.3%

-31.7% vs TC avg

§103

75.2%

+35.2% vs TC avg

§102

9.6%

-30.4% vs TC avg

§112

4.0%

-36.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 628 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 03, 2024

Application Filed

May 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 7m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

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2y 11m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+26.7%)

3y 4m (~1y 8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 628 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.