Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/671,029

OPTIMIZATION OF PARALLEL DC-DC EFFICIENCY ON A BATTERY ELECTRIC MACHINE

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 22, 2024

Examiner

PATEL, JIGNESHKUMAR C

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Caterpillar Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.4% interview lift. Interview already conducted in this application's prosecution history. This examiner has a 79% grant rate with +21.4% interview lift. Since an interview has already been tried, recommend written response with narrowed claims based on precedent claim evolution patterns.

Based on 459 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PATEL, JIGNESHKUMAR C View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

363 granted / 459 resolved

+19.1% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+21.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

478

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.4%

-34.6% vs TC avg

§103

80.2%

+40.2% vs TC avg

§102

7.9%

-32.1% vs TC avg

§112

4.0%

-36.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 459 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 22, 2024

Application Filed

May 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 08, 2026

Interview Requested

Jul 15, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Jul 15, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

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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

79%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+21.4%)

2y 9m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 459 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.