Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/585,136

WORKING MACHINE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 23, 2024

Priority

Aug 27, 2021 — JP 2021-138768 +1 more

Examiner

SAAVEDRA, EMILIO J

Art Unit

2117

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Kubota Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +26.2% interview lift. Interview already conducted in this application's prosecution history. This examiner has a 69% grant rate with +26.2% interview lift. Since an interview has already been tried, recommend written response with narrowed claims based on precedent claim evolution patterns.

Based on 508 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SAAVEDRA, EMILIO J View full profile →

Grants 69% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

352 granted / 508 resolved

+14.3% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+26.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

548

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§103

86.2%

+46.2% vs TC avg

§102

6.2%

-33.8% vs TC avg

§112

4.9%

-35.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 508 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 23, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 06, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Jul 06, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Precedent Cases

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3y 7m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/459,687

Patent 12683142

ELECTRODE THICKNESS CONTROL METHOD AND CONTROL SYSTEM

2y 10m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/649,640

Patent 12680719

QUICK HEAT ALGORITHM FOR MODULATING HEATING EQUIPMENT

2y 2m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/496,828

Patent 12669853

Systems And Methods For Controlling Leaks In Liquid Cooling Systems For Computer Devices

2y 8m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/179,704

Patent 12645191

Electrical Equipment Fault Diagnosis And Control

3y 2m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

69%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+26.2%)

3y 1m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 508 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.