Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/778,190

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

VAHDAT, KHADIJEH A

Art Unit

3794

Tech Center

Varian Medical Systems, Inc.

Assignee

Varian Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +20.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (79%); +20.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 627 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

VAHDAT, KHADIJEH A View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

497 granted / 627 resolved

+19.3% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+20.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 5m

Avg Prosecution

37 currently pending

Career history

654

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

69.7%

+29.7% vs TC avg

§102

11.9%

-28.1% vs TC avg

§112

8.4%

-31.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 627 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Apr 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+20.3%)

3y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 627 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.