Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/586,823

COUPLING ARRANGEMENT FOR AN AGRICULTURAL TRACTOR

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 26, 2024

Priority

Feb 27, 2023 — DE 102023104695.0

Examiner

WATKINS, NATHANIEL WILLIAM

Art Unit

3617

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Deere & Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (77%); +17.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 39 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WATKINS, NATHANIEL WILLIAM View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

30 granted / 39 resolved

+24.9% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+17.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 5m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

98.1%

+58.1% vs TC avg

§102

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§112

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 39 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 26, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+17.6%)

3y 5m (~1y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 39 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.