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Last updated: May 04, 2026
Application No. 29/832,468

MECHANICAL COLLAR

Non-Final OA
Filed
Mar 28, 2022
Examiner
BEDNEY, ANNE ELIZABETH
Art Unit
2944
Tech Center
2900
Assignee
James L Orrington Ii D D S P C
OA Round
1 (Non-Final)
100%
Grant Probability
Favorable
1-2
OA Rounds
0m
Est. Remaining
99%
With Interview

Interview Optional

— +0.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+0.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.
Based on 2 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BEDNEY, ANNE ELIZABETH View full profile →
Grants 100% — above average
100%
Career Allowance Rate
2 granted / 2 resolved
+40.0% vs TC avg
Minimal +0% lift
Without
With
+0.0%
Interview Lift
resolved cases with interview
Fast prosecutor
1y 7m
Avg Prosecution
1 currently pending
Career history
3
Total Applications
across all art units

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 28, 2022
Application Filed
Jan 21, 2026
Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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29/963,938
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29/965,683
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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
100%
Grant Probability
99%
With Interview (+0.0%)
1y 7m (~0m remaining)
Median Time to Grant
Low
PTA Risk
Based on 2 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.

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