Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/949,108

MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING APPARATUS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 15, 2024

Priority

Nov 22, 2023 — JP 2023-198288

Examiner

WENDEROTH, FREDERICK

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -2.7% interview lift. Interview lift (-2.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 742 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WENDEROTH, FREDERICK View full profile →

Grants 93% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

690 granted / 742 resolved

+33.0% vs TC avg

Minimal -3% lift

Without

With

+-2.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

752

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

§103

90.1%

+50.1% vs TC avg

§102

5.4%

-34.6% vs TC avg

§112

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 742 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 15, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

93%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (-2.7%)

2y 1m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 742 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.