Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 19/003,350

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Examiner

VON VOLKENBURG, KEITH ALLEN

Art Unit

Tech Center

Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska

Assignee

Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +29.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +29.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 73 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

VON VOLKENBURG, KEITH ALLEN View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

55 granted / 73 resolved

+15.3% vs TC avg

Strong +30% interview lift

Without

With

+29.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

§103

85.3%

+45.3% vs TC avg

§102

11.3%

-28.7% vs TC avg

§112

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 73 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 9m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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18/079,091

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3y 5m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+29.6%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 73 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.