Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/108,661

Untitled Application

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Filed

Priority

Sep 05, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTEP2022074648

Examiner

YANG, YI-SHAN

Art Unit

Tech Center

Stryker European Operations Limited

Assignee

Stryker Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +55.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (69%); +55.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 392 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 69% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

271 granted / 392 resolved

+9.1% vs TC avg

Strong +56% interview lift

Without

With

+55.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

40 currently pending

Career history

432

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.1%

-35.9% vs TC avg

§103

64.8%

+24.8% vs TC avg

§102

6.0%

-34.0% vs TC avg

§112

20.3%

-19.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 392 resolved cases

Precedent Cases

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5y 4m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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3y 3m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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2y 5m 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

69%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+55.8%)

3y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 392 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.