Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/084,095

Systems And Methods For Off-Axis Treatment Of A Vertebral Body

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 19, 2025

Priority

Apr 24, 2019 — provisional 62/837,930 +3 more

Examiner

RAMANA, ANURADHA

Art Unit

3775

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Stryker Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +22.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (83%); +22.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1254 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1039 granted / 1254 resolved

+12.9% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+22.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

1280

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

41.9%

+1.9% vs TC avg

§102

23.2%

-16.8% vs TC avg

§112

32.1%

-7.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1254 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 19, 2025

Application Filed

May 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+22.4%)

3y 4m (~2y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1254 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.