Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 19/322,646

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Priority

Sep 09, 2024 — provisional 63/692,693 +5 more

Examiner

COTRONEO, STEVEN J

Art Unit

3773

Tech Center

Foundation Surgical Group, Inc.

Assignee

Foundation Surgical Group Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +32.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (69%); +32.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 925 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

COTRONEO, STEVEN J View full profile →

Grants 69% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

639 granted / 925 resolved

+9.1% vs TC avg

Strong +32% interview lift

Without

With

+32.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 5m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

965

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

72.0%

+32.0% vs TC avg

§102

23.3%

-16.7% vs TC avg

§112

2.6%

-37.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 925 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Apr 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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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 (+32.3%)

3y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 925 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.