Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/806,979

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

LANG, MICHAEL DEAN

Art Unit

3667

Tech Center

Deere & Company

Assignee

Deere & Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +5.6% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 752 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LANG, MICHAEL DEAN View full profile →

Grants 87% — above average

Career Allow Rate

654 granted / 752 resolved

+27.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+5.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

13 currently pending

Career history

765

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

6.0%

-34.0% vs TC avg

§103

29.1%

-10.9% vs TC avg

§102

51.4%

+11.4% vs TC avg

§112

7.0%

-33.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 752 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Feb 12, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+5.6%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 752 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.