Last updated: April 21, 2026

Application No. 18/783,966

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

KONG, SZE-HON

Art Unit

3657

Tech Center

Caterpillar Inc.

Assignee

Caterpillar Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 603 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 65% — above average

Career Allow Rate

392 granted / 603 resolved

+5.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +15% lift

Without

With

+14.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

627

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.8%

-34.2% vs TC avg

§103

55.6%

+15.6% vs TC avg

§102

15.4%

-24.6% vs TC avg

§112

21.8%

-18.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 603 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Dec 13, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Apr 01, 2026

Interview Requested

Apr 06, 2026

Response Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

65%

Grant Probability

80%

With Interview (+14.8%)

3y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 603 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.