Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 19/543,728

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Dec 13, 2007 — continuation of 8916385 +4 more

Examiner

THOMPSON, CURTIS A

Art Unit

Tech Center

Quest Diagnostics Investments Incorporated

Assignee

Quest Diagnostics Investments LLC

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 62% of cases after interview

— +49.9% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 196 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

THOMPSON, CURTIS A View full profile →

Grants 62% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

121 granted / 196 resolved

+1.7% vs TC avg

Strong +50% interview lift

Without

With

+49.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 9m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

238

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

78.6%

+38.6% vs TC avg

§102

9.0%

-31.0% vs TC avg

§112

5.4%

-34.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 196 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 16, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Apr 28, 2026

Response Filed

May 14, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

62%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+49.9%)

3y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 196 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.