Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/911,948

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

HACKENBERG, RACHEL J

Art Unit

2454

Tech Center

OPTUM, INC.

Assignee

Optum Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +26.0% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 301 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HACKENBERG, RACHEL J View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allow Rate

237 granted / 301 resolved

+18.7% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+26.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

34 currently pending

Career history

335

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.9%

-35.1% vs TC avg

§103

53.2%

+13.2% vs TC avg

§102

14.1%

-25.9% vs TC avg

§112

17.7%

-22.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 301 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Mar 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection

Apr 06, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Apr 06, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+26.0%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 301 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.