Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/295,438

PROPULSION SYSTEM HAVING INTEGRATED ELECTRIC MOTOR AND DISCONNECT CLUTCH AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 04, 2023

Examiner

SUBRAMANIAN, VISWANATHAN

Art Unit

3655

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Caterpillar Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +21.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 221 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SUBRAMANIAN, VISWANATHAN View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

178 granted / 221 resolved

+28.5% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+21.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

247

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

90.7%

+50.7% vs TC avg

§102

5.9%

-34.1% vs TC avg

§112

3.2%

-36.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 221 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 04, 2023

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

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Patent 12683447

ROTATOR FOR AXIAL FLUX MOTOR

2y 2m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/693,272

Patent 12683461

PINION-EQUIPPED MOTOR AND GEAR MECHANISM PROVIDED WITH PINION-EQUIPPED MOTOR

2y 3m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/471,067

Patent 12661973

ELECTRIC AXLE WITH DIRECT ROTOR AND HEAD SPRAY COOLING

2y 9m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/538,344

Patent 12646990

ROTOR ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF COOLING

2y 5m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

18/558,821

Patent 12633807

Shaft Grounding Ring and Method for Production Thereof

2y 6m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+21.8%)

2y 6m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 221 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.