Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/750,899

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

COY, NICOLE A

Art Unit

Tech Center

Caterpillar Inc.

Assignee

Caterpillar Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -3.0% interview lift. Interview lift (-3.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 715 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

COY, NICOLE A View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

559 granted / 715 resolved

+18.2% vs TC avg

Minimal -3% lift

Without

With

+-3.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

725

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§103

72.8%

+32.8% vs TC avg

§102

8.7%

-31.3% vs TC avg

§112

7.5%

-32.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 715 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

75%

With Interview (-3.0%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 715 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.