Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/919,065

REFUSE DETECTION AND SORTING SYSTEM FOR A REFUSE VEHICLE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 17, 2024

Priority

Oct 27, 2023 — provisional 63/545,992

Examiner

HAGEMAN, MARK C

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Oshkosh Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +15.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 776 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HAGEMAN, MARK C View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

574 granted / 776 resolved

+14.0% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

799

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

66.1%

+26.1% vs TC avg

§102

14.3%

-25.7% vs TC avg

§112

17.4%

-22.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 776 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 17, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+15.7%)

2y 5m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 776 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.