Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/709,987

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Priority

Dec 03, 2021 — JP 2021-197392 +1 more

Examiner

BREGEL, EVAN ANTHONY

Art Unit

3671

Tech Center

KOMATSU LTD.

Assignee

Komatsu Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +35.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (72%); +35.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 46 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BREGEL, EVAN ANTHONY View full profile →

Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

33 granted / 46 resolved

+11.7% vs TC avg

Strong +35% interview lift

Without

With

+35.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

85.0%

+45.0% vs TC avg

§102

5.4%

-34.6% vs TC avg

§112

9.7%

-30.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 46 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

May 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+35.1%)

3y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 46 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.