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To provide a comprehensive analysis of US Patent 9246857 from the USPTO database, including patent term adjustments (PTA), patent term extensions (PTE), continuation applications, divisional applications, related family members, and the projected expiration date, I need to access the USPTO Patent Public Search or Patent Center directly. My current search capabilities allow me to search for general information about a patent, but not to delve into the detailed file wrapper data required for PTA/PTE calculations, or to definitively identify all continuation/divisional applications and their statuses within the USPTO system in real-time.

Based on the information provided in the prompt and my initial search, I can confirm the following:

• Patent Number: US9246857B2
• Application Number: US14/581,178 [cite: Publication number]
• Filing Date: December 23, 2014 [cite: Filing date]
• Publication Date: January 26, 2016 [cite: Publication date]
• Anticipated Expiration: December 23, 2034 [cite: Anticipated expiration]

Regarding Continuation and Divisional Applications:

The provided information lists "Priority Applications" and "Related Child Applications" which are crucial for identifying continuations and divisionals.

• Priority Applications:
  • US14/581,178 (which is the application that led to US9246857B2) [cite: Priority to US14/581,1178]
  • US14/972,919 (which led to US10009304B2) [cite: Priority to US14/972,919]
• Related Child Applications:
  • US14/972,919 (listed as a Continuation) [cite: Related Child Applications]

This indicates that US14/972,919 is a continuation application stemming from the same priority date.

Regarding Patent Term Adjustments (PTA) and Patent Term Extensions (PTE):

The provided information does not explicitly state any PTA or PTE amounts. The "Anticipated expiration" date of December 23, 2034, is provided. The statutory patent term for utility patents filed on or after June 8, 1995, is generally 20 years from the earliest filing date of the application from which the patent claims priority. The priority date for US9246857B2 is December 23, 2013 [cite: Priority date]. A 20-year term from this date would typically lead to an expiration date of December 23, 2033. The listed "Anticipated expiration" of December 23, 2034, suggests a one-year adjustment, which could be due to Patent Term Adjustment (PTA). However, without direct access to the USPTO's official patent records for detailed prosecution history, the exact breakdown of any PTA or PTE cannot be confirmed.

Related Family Members:

The patent family ID is 53401372 [cite: Family ID]. Other family members explicitly mentioned include:

• US20150180808A1 (publication of US14/581,178) [cite: Publication of US20150180808A1]
• US10009304B2 (granted from application US14/972,919) [cite: Priority to US14/972,919]
• WO2015100321A1 (PCT publication) [cite: Country Status]

To definitively confirm all continuation and divisional applications, as well as the precise PTA/PTE calculations, a direct query to the USPTO's Patent Center or Public Search with detailed parameters would be necessary.