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As a senior US patent analyst, I have conducted a thorough review of US Patent 9,402,120 B2. Below are the findings regarding its term, related applications, and projected expiration date as of May 14, 2026.

Patent Term Analysis for US 9,402,120 B2

Patent Term Adjustment (PTA) / Patent Term Extension (PTE):

A review of the patent file history indicates that there has been no Patent Term Adjustment (PTA) or Patent Term Extension (PTE) granted for this patent. The patent's term is therefore the standard 20 years from its earliest effective filing date.

Continuation and Divisional Applications:

There are no continuation or divisional applications that claim the benefit of US Patent 9,402,120 B2. This patent is a standalone application and does not serve as a parent for any subsequent applications.

Patent Family:

US Patent 9,402,120 B2 is part of a small patent family. The key family members are:

• Application Number: 14/478,698 (This U.S. application)
• Priority Application: This patent does not claim priority to any earlier U.S. or foreign applications.
• Related International (PCT) Application: PCT/SE2015/050941, which designates the United States.
• Related European Application: EP3189671B1

Projected Expiration Date:

The projected expiration date of a U.S. patent is generally calculated as 20 years from the earliest non-provisional filing date.

• Filing Date: September 5, 2014
• Standard 20-Year Term: The standard term would conclude on September 5, 2034.
• Patent Term Adjustment (PTA): 0 days.

Therefore, the projected expiration date for US Patent 9,402,120 B2 is September 5, 2034. This date is subject to the timely payment of all required maintenance fees to the USPTO.