Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/914,481

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Priority

Aug 30, 2024 — CIP of 18/821,014

Examiner

MACCRATE, NICOLE PAIGE

Art Unit

3642

Tech Center

Deere & Company

Assignee

Deere & Company

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 57% of cases after interview

— +23.4% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 182 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MACCRATE, NICOLE PAIGE View full profile →

Grants 57% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

104 granted / 182 resolved

-2.9% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+23.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

215

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

85.7%

+45.7% vs TC avg

§102

4.1%

-35.9% vs TC avg

§112

8.4%

-31.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 182 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Nov 18, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Feb 18, 2026

Response Filed

May 04, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

57%

Grant Probability

80%

With Interview (+23.4%)

2y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 182 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.