Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/791,835

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

HOEL, MATTHEW D

Art Unit

3715

Tech Center

IGT

Assignee

Igt

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +32.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (68%); +32.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 589 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HOEL, MATTHEW D View full profile →

Grants 68% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

398 granted / 589 resolved

+7.6% vs TC avg

Strong +32% interview lift

Without

With

+32.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

618

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

17.5%

-22.5% vs TC avg

§103

64.9%

+24.9% vs TC avg

§102

7.6%

-32.4% vs TC avg

§112

4.7%

-35.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 589 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Sep 26, 2024

Response after Non-Final Action

Apr 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+32.2%)

3y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 589 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.