Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/197,335

CERVICAL PLATE AND INSERTER

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 02, 2025

Priority

May 07, 2019 — provisional 62/844,346 +5 more

Examiner

GIBSON, ERIC SHANE

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Spinal Elements Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (86%); +16.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 881 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GIBSON, ERIC SHANE View full profile →

Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

754 granted / 881 resolved

+25.6% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+16.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

898

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.0%

-36.0% vs TC avg

§103

42.4%

+2.4% vs TC avg

§102

14.8%

-25.2% vs TC avg

§112

23.3%

-16.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 881 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 02, 2025

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/923,809

Patent 12678174

COUPLING PORTION FOR ROTARY SURGICAL CUTTING SYSTEMS

1y 8m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

19/010,872

Patent 12678296

INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANTS

1y 6m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/711,581

Patent 12672885

QUICK-CONNECT K-WIRE MODULE

2y 1m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/954,854

Patent 12672905

CLAVICLE FIXATION SYSTEM

1y 7m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/815,602

Patent 12667371

POINTED COUNTERSINK DRILL

1y 10m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+16.9%)

2y 3m (~1y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 881 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.