Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/745,482

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

CAO, CHUN

Art Unit

Tech Center

Caterpillar Inc.

Assignee

Caterpillar Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1036 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

878 granted / 1036 resolved

+24.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+12.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

1051

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.9%

-35.1% vs TC avg

§103

41.6%

+1.6% vs TC avg

§102

36.5%

-3.5% vs TC avg

§112

7.7%

-32.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1036 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+12.5%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1036 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.