Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/897,416

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

MATTHIAS, JONATHAN R

Art Unit

3746

Tech Center

Caterpillar Inc.

Assignee

Caterpillar Inc.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.1% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 861 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MATTHIAS, JONATHAN R View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allow Rate

672 granted / 861 resolved

+18.0% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+21.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

13 currently pending

Career history

874

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.8%

-37.2% vs TC avg

§103

35.1%

-4.9% vs TC avg

§102

35.8%

-4.2% vs TC avg

§112

23.7%

-16.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 861 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Nov 24, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Mar 04, 2026

Response Filed

Mar 24, 2026

Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+21.1%)

2y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 861 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.