Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/846,720

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING ENHANCING OR CONTRAST AGENT ADVISABILITY INDICATOR

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 13, 2024

Priority

Mar 17, 2022 — EU 22290014.4 +1 more

Examiner

MILLER, JOHN W

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Koninklijke Philips N.V.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +2.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+2.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 33 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MILLER, JOHN W View full profile →

Grants 42% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

14 granted / 33 resolved

-17.6% vs TC avg

Minimal +3% lift

Without

With

+2.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

5 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

§103

80.2%

+40.2% vs TC avg

§102

10.4%

-29.6% vs TC avg

§112

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 33 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 13, 2024

Application Filed

May 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

42%

Grant Probability

45%

With Interview (+2.8%)

2y 7m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 33 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.