Last updated: April 22, 2026

Application No. 18/897,347

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

PLAKKOOTTAM, DOMINICK L

Art Unit

3746

Tech Center

Caterpillar Inc.

Assignee

Caterpillar Inc.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 665 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PLAKKOOTTAM, DOMINICK L View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

491 granted / 665 resolved

+13.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +15% lift

Without

With

+14.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

40 currently pending

Career history

705

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

41.4%

+1.4% vs TC avg

§102

25.5%

-14.5% vs TC avg

§112

29.4%

-10.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 665 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Jul 16, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Oct 20, 2025

Response Filed

Jan 29, 2026

Final Rejection

Apr 13, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

89%

With Interview (+14.8%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 665 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.