Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/778,579

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

BOCK, ABIGAIL MARIE

Art Unit

3794

Tech Center

Varian Medical Systems, Inc.

Assignee

Varian Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 155 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BOCK, ABIGAIL MARIE View full profile →

Grants 92% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

142 granted / 155 resolved

+31.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+6.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

174

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

§103

83.1%

+43.1% vs TC avg

§102

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§112

3.5%

-36.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 155 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

92%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+6.5%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 155 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.