Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/372,829

RADIATION DOSE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, RADIATION DOSE MANAGEMENT DEVICE, RADIATION DOSE MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 26, 2023

Priority

Sep 28, 2022 — JP 2022-154615

Examiner

HO, ALLEN C

Art Unit

3791

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Konica Minolta Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (87%); +17.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 991 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HO, ALLEN C View full profile →

Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

860 granted / 991 resolved

+16.8% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+17.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

1016

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§103

31.7%

-8.3% vs TC avg

§102

23.3%

-16.7% vs TC avg

§112

37.7%

-2.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 991 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 26, 2023

Application Filed

May 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/715,816

Patent 12669449

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2y 0m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/246,721

Patent 12654032

CONTROLLING OPERATION OF A RADIOTHERAPY DEVICE

3y 2m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Patent 12653482

RADIATION IMAGING APPARATUS AND RADIATION IMAGING SYSTEM

2y 7m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+17.8%)

2y 7m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 991 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.