Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/262,536

PATIENT-SPECIFIC BRACHYTHERAPY APPLICATORS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 21, 2023

Priority

Jan 21, 2021 — provisional 63/139,961 +1 more

Examiner

HONRATH, MARC D

Art Unit

3791

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

The Johns Hopkins University

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +30.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +30.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 134 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HONRATH, MARC D View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

100 granted / 134 resolved

+4.6% vs TC avg

Strong +30% interview lift

Without

With

+30.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

171

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.6%

-37.4% vs TC avg

§103

61.7%

+21.7% vs TC avg

§102

3.8%

-36.2% vs TC avg

§112

22.2%

-17.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 134 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 21, 2023

Application Filed

Mar 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+30.2%)

3y 2m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 134 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.