Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 19/336,619

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1700

Examiner

LIMBAUGH, KATHRYN ELIZABETH

Art Unit

1797

Tech Center

VOC Health Inc.

Assignee

VOC Health, Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +33.4% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 177 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LIMBAUGH, KATHRYN ELIZABETH View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allow Rate

134 granted / 177 resolved

+15.7% vs TC avg

Strong +33% interview lift

Without

With

+33.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

206

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

7.0%

-33.0% vs TC avg

§103

39.3%

-0.7% vs TC avg

§102

20.0%

-20.0% vs TC avg

§112

27.9%

-12.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 177 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700

Application Filed

Feb 18, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+33.4%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 177 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

Untitled Application

Interview Optional

Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

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