Last updated: July 09, 2026

Application No. 18/910,145

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

CALLAWAY, SPENCER THOMAS

Art Unit

3642

Tech Center

Deere & Company

Assignee

Deere & Company

OA Round

4 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 36% of cases after interview

— +16.1% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 115 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CALLAWAY, SPENCER THOMAS View full profile →

Grants only 36% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

42 granted / 115 resolved

-23.5% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+16.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

153

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

93.0%

+53.0% vs TC avg

§102

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

§112

3.5%

-36.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 115 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Show 3 earlier events

Oct 20, 2025

Final Rejection mailed

Dec 16, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Jan 20, 2026

Request for Continued Examination

Feb 17, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Mar 17, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Apr 15, 2026

Response Filed

May 12, 2026

Final Rejection mailed

Jul 07, 2026

Interview Requested

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

4-5

Expected OA Rounds

36%

Grant Probability

53%

With Interview (+16.1%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

High

PTA Risk

Based on 115 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.