Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/525,092

ARM ASSEMBLY FOR ENERGY TRANSFER SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 30, 2023

Examiner

JONES, JAMES WILLIAM

Art Unit

3615

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Caterpillar Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +25.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +25.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 125 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

92 granted / 125 resolved

+21.6% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+25.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

148

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

82.8%

+42.8% vs TC avg

§102

4.2%

-35.8% vs TC avg

§112

12.2%

-27.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 125 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 30, 2023

Application Filed

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+25.9%)

3y 3m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 125 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.