Last updated: July 09, 2026

Application No. 19/257,092

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Nov 18, 2019 — continuation of 11/612,417 +1 more

Examiner

COMSTOCK, DAVID C

Art Unit

Tech Center

K2M, INC.

Assignee

K2M Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -8.4% interview lift. Interview lift (-8.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1510 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

COMSTOCK, DAVID C View full profile →

Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1305 granted / 1510 resolved

+26.4% vs TC avg

Minimal -8% lift

Without

With

+-8.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

1535

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

55.9%

+15.9% vs TC avg

§102

19.2%

-20.8% vs TC avg

§112

3.0%

-37.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1510 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/664,782

Patent 12667394

INSTRUMENT FOR USE IN SURGERY

2y 1m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

17/661,829

Patent 12661150

METHODS PROVIDING BEND PLANS FOR SURGICAL RODS AND RELATED CONTROLLERS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS

4y 1m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/424,949

Patent 12661168

WIRE TENSIONER TIP

2y 4m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/784,607

Patent 12661151

SPINAL TETHERING DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS

1y 11m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/787,336

Patent 12661161

SPINAL COMPRESSION INSTRUMENT AND RELATED METHODS

1y 10m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

78%

With Interview (-8.4%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1510 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.