Last updated: April 22, 2026

Application No. 18/696,313

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Priority

Oct 22, 2021 — GB 2115213.7 +1 more

Examiner

TOOHEY, RICHARD ORLANDO

Art Unit

2884

Tech Center

Elekta Limited

Assignee

Elekta Limited

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +10.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+10.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 56 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TOOHEY, RICHARD ORLANDO View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

46 granted / 56 resolved

+22.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+10.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.4%

-35.6% vs TC avg

§103

44.5%

+4.5% vs TC avg

§102

24.6%

-15.4% vs TC avg

§112

22.1%

-17.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 56 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Mar 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+10.9%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 56 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.