Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/897,203

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

KIM, JAMES JAY

Art Unit

3747

Tech Center

Caterpillar Inc.

Assignee

Caterpillar Inc.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +27.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (70%); +27.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 670 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KIM, JAMES JAY View full profile →

Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

471 granted / 670 resolved

+10.3% vs TC avg

Strong +27% interview lift

Without

With

+27.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

700

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

91.3%

+51.3% vs TC avg

§102

5.6%

-34.4% vs TC avg

§112

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 670 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Nov 12, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Feb 11, 2026

Response Filed

May 15, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+27.2%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 670 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.