Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/773,290

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

SHIN, SOO JUNG

Art Unit

2667

Tech Center

Caterpillar Inc.

Assignee

Caterpillar Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (87%); +16.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 615 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

535 granted / 615 resolved

+27.0% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+16.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

643

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.3%

-36.7% vs TC avg

§103

63.2%

+23.2% vs TC avg

§102

4.0%

-36.0% vs TC avg

§112

19.6%

-20.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 615 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Apr 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 06, 2026

Interview Requested

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+16.5%)

2y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 615 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.