Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/945,529

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

BRYANT, MICHAEL CASEY

Art Unit

Tech Center

VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.

Assignee

Varian Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (79%); +16.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 779 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

612 granted / 779 resolved

+18.6% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+16.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

32 currently pending

Career history

801

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§103

77.2%

+37.2% vs TC avg

§102

5.9%

-34.1% vs TC avg

§112

7.3%

-32.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 779 resolved cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+16.8%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 779 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.