Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/768,700

METHODS, APPARATUSES AND STORAGE MEDIUMS FOR ABLATION PLANNING AND PERFORMANCE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 10, 2024

Priority

Mar 21, 2017 — provisional 62/474,265 +2 more

Examiner

DULANEY, KATHLEEN YUAN

Art Unit

2666

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (77%); +23.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 662 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DULANEY, KATHLEEN YUAN View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

511 granted / 662 resolved

+15.2% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+23.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

33 currently pending

Career history

700

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§103

78.5%

+38.5% vs TC avg

§102

6.2%

-33.8% vs TC avg

§112

13.0%

-27.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 662 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 10, 2024

Application Filed

May 12, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+23.8%)

3y 1m (~1y 1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 662 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.