Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/634,090

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MACHINE SPEED MANAGEMENT

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 12, 2024

Examiner

WANG, ZHIPENG

Art Unit

2115

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Caterpillar Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +22.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (81%); +22.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 538 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

436 granted / 538 resolved

+26.0% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+22.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

556

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.2%

-35.8% vs TC avg

§103

80.0%

+40.0% vs TC avg

§102

8.9%

-31.1% vs TC avg

§112

4.6%

-35.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 538 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 12, 2024

Application Filed

May 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+22.5%)

2y 9m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 538 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.