Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/778,779

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

BAILEY, JOHN D

Art Unit

3747

Tech Center

Progress Rail Locomotive Inc.

Assignee

Progress Rail Locomotive Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.3% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 378 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BAILEY, JOHN D View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allow Rate

295 granted / 378 resolved

+18.0% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+17.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

397

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.0%

-37.0% vs TC avg

§103

44.6%

+4.6% vs TC avg

§102

27.9%

-12.1% vs TC avg

§112

23.4%

-16.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 378 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Jan 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection

Apr 06, 2026

Response Filed

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+17.3%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 378 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.