Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/778,315

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

BLAISE, BRADFORD CHRISTOPHER

Art Unit

3794

Tech Center

Varian Medical Systems, Inc.

Assignee

Varian Medical Systems, Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 60% of cases after interview

— +34.2% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 272 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BLAISE, BRADFORD CHRISTOPHER View full profile →

Grants 60% of resolved cases

Career Allow Rate

163 granted / 272 resolved

At TC average

Strong +34% interview lift

Without

With

+34.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 7m

Avg Prosecution

52 currently pending

Career history

324

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

43.2%

+3.2% vs TC avg

§102

17.3%

-22.7% vs TC avg

§112

31.5%

-8.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 272 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Mar 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF ABNORMAL TISSUE

2y 5m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

15/615,556

Patent 12544127

SENSOR SYSTEMS FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH MEDICAL PROCEDURES

2y 5m to grant Granted Feb 10, 2026

18/008,478

Patent 12521166

ELECTROSURGICAL PENCIL WITH BLOWING AND SUCTION

2y 5m to grant Granted Jan 13, 2026

18/225,946

Patent 12491025

Microwave Ablation Antenna with Bidirectional Planar Tissue Heating

2y 5m to grant Granted Dec 09, 2025

18/504,258

Patent 12491110

HEATING PAD WITH STORAGE

2y 5m to grant Granted Dec 09, 2025

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

60%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+34.2%)

3y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 272 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.