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Last updated: April 24, 2026
Application No. 18/704,269

Untitled Application

Unknown
Filed
2600
Examiner
NGUYEN, NAM V
Art Unit
2685
Tech Center
Caterpillar Inc.
Assignee
Caterpillar Inc.
OA Round
1 (Non-Final)
78%
Grant Probability
Favorable
1-2
OA Rounds
2y 10m
To Grant
93%
With Interview

Interview Optional

— +14.6% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.
Based on 925 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

NGUYEN, NAM V View full profile →
Grants 78% — above average
78%
Career Allow Rate
722 granted / 925 resolved
+18.1% vs TC avg
Moderate +15% lift
Without
With
+14.6%
Interview Lift
resolved cases with interview
Typical timeline
2y 10m
Avg Prosecution
29 currently pending
Career history
954
Total Applications
across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101
3.1%
-36.9% vs TC avg
§103
48.8%
+8.8% vs TC avg
§102
14.6%
-25.4% vs TC avg
§112
19.5%
-20.5% vs TC avg
Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 925 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600
Application Filed
Mar 15, 2026
Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2
Expected OA Rounds
78%
Grant Probability
93%
With Interview (+14.6%)
2y 10m
Median Time to Grant
Low
PTA Risk
Based on 925 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

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