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Last updated: April 24, 2026
Application No. 18/817,651

Untitled Application

Unknown
Filed
3700
Examiner
HOLBROOK, TEUTA BAJRAMOVIC
Art Unit
3747
Tech Center
Caterpillar Inc.
Assignee
Caterpillar Inc.
OA Round
3 (Non-Final)
72%
Grant Probability
Favorable
3-4
OA Rounds
2y 4m
To Grant
98%
With Interview

Interview Optional

— +26.2% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.
Based on 629 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HOLBROOK, TEUTA BAJRAMOVIC View full profile →
Grants 72% — above average
72%
Career Allow Rate
454 granted / 629 resolved
+12.2% vs TC avg
Strong +26% interview lift
Without
With
+26.2%
Interview Lift
resolved cases with interview
Typical timeline
2y 4m
Avg Prosecution
24 currently pending
Career history
653
Total Applications
across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101
0.6%
-39.4% vs TC avg
§103
45.9%
+5.9% vs TC avg
§102
32.8%
-7.2% vs TC avg
§112
18.1%
-21.9% vs TC avg
Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 629 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700
Application Filed
Apr 11, 2025
Non-Final Rejection
Jul 21, 2025
Response Filed
Oct 03, 2025
Final Rejection
Dec 08, 2025
Response after Non-Final Action
Jan 09, 2026
Request for Continued Examination
Jan 09, 2026
Applicant Interview (Telephonic)
Jan 09, 2026
Examiner Interview Summary
Jan 21, 2026
Response after Non-Final Action
Feb 19, 2026
Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4
Expected OA Rounds
72%
Grant Probability
98%
With Interview (+26.2%)
2y 4m
Median Time to Grant
High
PTA Risk
Based on 629 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

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