Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 19/534,715

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Nov 27, 2007 — continuation of 11/946,017 +3 more

Examiner

FRITCHMAN, REBECCA M

Art Unit

Tech Center

Quest Diagnostics Investments LLC

Assignee

Quest Diagnostics Investments LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 46% of cases after interview

— +35.4% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 657 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

FRITCHMAN, REBECCA M View full profile →

Grants 46% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

302 granted / 657 resolved

-14.0% vs TC avg

Strong +35% interview lift

Without

With

+35.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 0m

Avg Prosecution

59 currently pending

Career history

744

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

§103

90.9%

+50.9% vs TC avg

§102

3.5%

-36.5% vs TC avg

§112

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 657 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 7m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

17/341,686

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5y 0m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

46%

Grant Probability

81%

With Interview (+35.4%)

4y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 657 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.