Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/980,857

Untitled Application

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Examiner

HILGENDORF, DALE W

Art Unit

Tech Center

OPTUM, INC.

Assignee

Optum Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (84%); +21.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 832 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

702 granted / 832 resolved

+24.4% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+21.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

857

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.0%

-35.0% vs TC avg

§103

62.3%

+22.3% vs TC avg

§102

2.6%

-37.4% vs TC avg

§112

19.2%

-20.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 832 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+21.4%)

2y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 832 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.