Last updated: April 21, 2026

Application No. 19/256,272

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

HAWTHORNE, OPHELIA ALTHEA

Art Unit

3786

Tech Center

DJO, LLC

Assignee

Djo LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +30.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (72%); +30.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1273 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HAWTHORNE, OPHELIA ALTHEA View full profile →

Grants 72% — above average

Career Allow Rate

913 granted / 1273 resolved

+11.7% vs TC avg

Strong +30% interview lift

Without

With

+30.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

49 currently pending

Career history

1322

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.3%

-34.7% vs TC avg

§103

38.9%

-1.1% vs TC avg

§102

25.0%

-15.0% vs TC avg

§112

22.5%

-17.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1273 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Oct 29, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Mar 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+30.3%)

3y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1273 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.