Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/795,518

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Examiner

CROMER, ANDREW J

Art Unit

Tech Center

GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Assignee

GM Global Technology Operations LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (76%); +18.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 355 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CROMER, ANDREW J View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

270 granted / 355 resolved

+16.1% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+18.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

402

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.0%

-35.0% vs TC avg

§103

85.4%

+45.4% vs TC avg

§102

6.6%

-33.4% vs TC avg

§112

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 355 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 2m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/689,117

Patent 12644511

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2y 2m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

18/883,299

Patent 12643575

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1y 8m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

18/798,353

Patent 12635623

Intelligent Boom Control with a Hydraulic Straight-line System for a Feller Buncher

1y 9m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+18.1%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 355 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.