Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 19/179,278

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Jun 10, 2022 — continuation of 12/279,970

Examiner

MATTHEWS, TESSA M

Art Unit

Tech Center

GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.

Assignee

Globus Medical Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +24.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (83%); +24.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 504 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MATTHEWS, TESSA M View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

419 granted / 504 resolved

+23.1% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+24.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

38 currently pending

Career history

547

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

70.5%

+30.5% vs TC avg

§102

16.0%

-24.0% vs TC avg

§112

10.0%

-30.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 504 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

17/654,731

Patent 12661132

IMPLANT GUIDES, DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS OF USE

4y 3m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/301,181

Patent 12661236

INTERVERTEBRAL DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS

3y 2m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/480,023

Patent 12661158

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SURGICAL PROCEDURES USING BAND CLAMP IMPLANTS AND TENSIONING INSTRUMENTS

2y 8m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/492,643

Patent 12661157

SPINAL CONNECTORS AND RELATED METHODS

2y 8m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/901,254

Patent 12661155

SELECTIVELY LOCKING POLYAXIAL SCREW

1y 8m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+24.5%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 504 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.