Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/813,268

TRACKING WHEEL PROTECTION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 23, 2024

Priority

Nov 09, 2023 — EU 23208892.2

Examiner

HUTCHINS, CATHLEEN R

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Cnh Industrial Belgium N V

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1135 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HUTCHINS, CATHLEEN R View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

952 granted / 1135 resolved

+23.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+7.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

1163

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

74.7%

+34.7% vs TC avg

§102

14.6%

-25.4% vs TC avg

§112

6.0%

-34.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1135 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 23, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/349,933

Patent 12667046

Mower and outdoor work tool

2y 11m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/475,282

Patent 12667045

BASECUTTER ASSEMBLY CONTROL FOR A SUGARCANE HARVESTER

2y 9m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/891,954

Patent 12662902

Differential Back Pressure Valve for Carbon Capture and Utilization

1y 9m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/897,136

Patent 12662907

MULTILATERAL MILLING ASSEMBLY EMPLOYING DEGRADABLE MATERIAL

1y 9m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/933,220

Patent 12662913

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ANCHORING A SUB-SURFACE COMPLETION UNIT IN A WELLBORE

1y 7m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+7.9%)

2y 6m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1135 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.