Last updated: October 27, 2026

Application No. 18/675,299

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF CONNECTED DRIVING BASED ON DYNAMIC CONTEXTUAL FACTORS

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 28, 2024

Priority

Sep 03, 2019 — provisional 62/895,390 +3 more

Examiner

HUTCHINSON, ALAN D

Art Unit

3669

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Allstate Insurance Company

OA Round

2 (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 521 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HUTCHINSON, ALAN D View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

411 granted / 521 resolved

+26.9% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+16.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

544

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

10.0%

-30.0% vs TC avg

§103

48.1%

+8.1% vs TC avg

§102

19.9%

-20.1% vs TC avg

§112

16.5%

-23.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 521 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 28, 2024

Application Filed

Nov 25, 2025

Non-Final Rejection (signed)

Jan 12, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Apr 12, 2026

Response Filed

Sep 09, 2026

Request for Continued Examination

Sep 14, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Sep 17, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+16.8%)

2y 6m (~1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 521 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.