Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/802,376

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

HWANG, JINSU

Art Unit

Tech Center

Optum, Inc.

Assignee

Optum Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -0.8% interview lift. Interview lift (-0.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 48 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

38 granted / 48 resolved

+19.2% vs TC avg

Minimal -1% lift

Without

With

+-0.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

9 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.5%

-34.5% vs TC avg

§103

68.1%

+28.1% vs TC avg

§102

24.2%

-15.8% vs TC avg

§112

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 48 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

78%

With Interview (-0.8%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 48 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.