Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/924,857

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

ZIMMERMAN, MATTHEW E

Art Unit

Tech Center

Maplebear Inc.

Assignee

Maplebear Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 52% of cases after interview

— +46.1% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 567 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ZIMMERMAN, MATTHEW E View full profile →

Grants 52% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

293 granted / 567 resolved

-8.3% vs TC avg

Strong +46% interview lift

Without

With

+46.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 8m

Avg Prosecution

13 currently pending

Career history

588

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

33.3%

-6.7% vs TC avg

§103

46.7%

+6.7% vs TC avg

§102

12.1%

-27.9% vs TC avg

§112

6.8%

-33.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 567 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 9m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

17/951,222

Patent 12572969

METHOD, MEDIUM, AND SYSTEM FOR SURFACING RECOMMENDATIONS

3y 5m to grant Granted Mar 10, 2026

19/255,827

Patent 12572967

METHOD, MEDIUM, AND SYSTEM FOR VIRTUAL AGENTS TO HELP CUSTOMERS AND BUSINESSES

8m to grant Granted Mar 10, 2026

18/053,188

Patent 12488379

METHOD, MEDIUM, AND SYSTEM FOR FACILITATING PURCHASE OF OBJECTS

3y 0m to grant Granted Dec 02, 2025

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

52%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+46.1%)

3y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 567 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.