Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 19/340,656

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Jan 30, 2019 — GB 1901264.0 +3 more

Examiner

MILO, MICHAEL

Art Unit

Tech Center

Smith & Nephew PLC

Assignee

Smith & Nephew plc

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 49% of cases after interview

— +55.3% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 165 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MILO, MICHAEL View full profile →

Grants 49% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

81 granted / 165 resolved

-10.9% vs TC avg

Strong +55% interview lift

Without

With

+55.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 7m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

199

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

98.4%

+58.4% vs TC avg

§102

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§112

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 165 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

17/987,361

Patent 12629272

MODULAR KNEE BRACE ASSEMBLY

3y 6m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

15/528,798

Patent 12616258

Respirator Tab

8y 11m to grant Granted May 05, 2026

18/132,733

Patent 12611334

ADJUSTABLE HEARING PROTECTION DEVICE

3y 0m to grant Granted Apr 28, 2026

17/999,889

Patent 12589016

Method For Securing An Orhopaedic Device And Orthopaedic

3y 4m to grant Granted Mar 31, 2026

17/042,036

Patent 12582542

STABILISING ROD FOR AN ORTHOPAEDIC AID

5y 6m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026

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

49%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+55.3%)

3y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 165 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.