Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/770,908

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Examiner

MONSUR, NASIMA

Art Unit

2858

Tech Center

Caterpillar Inc.

Assignee

Caterpillar Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +26.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (79%); +26.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 600 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MONSUR, NASIMA View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

472 granted / 600 resolved

+18.7% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+26.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

42 currently pending

Career history

646

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

82.2%

+42.2% vs TC avg

§102

8.2%

-31.8% vs TC avg

§112

8.2%

-31.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 600 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+26.1%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 600 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.