Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/631,285

PROCESSING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR TRACK PROCESSING

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 10, 2024

Priority

Apr 17, 2023 — DE 10 2023 203 452.2

Examiner

MCCARRY JR, ROBERT J

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Robel Bahnbaumaschinen GmbH

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (82%); +16.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1531 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MCCARRY JR, ROBERT J View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1254 granted / 1531 resolved

+21.9% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+16.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

33 currently pending

Career history

1555

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

51.1%

+11.1% vs TC avg

§102

39.0%

-1.0% vs TC avg

§112

4.4%

-35.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1531 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 10, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+16.7%)

2y 9m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1531 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.