Last updated: April 19, 2026

Application No. 18/940,402

REDUCED PARASITIC LUBE SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 07, 2024

Examiner

RIEGELMAN, MICHAEL A

Art Unit

3654

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

CUMMINS INC.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.5% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 948 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RIEGELMAN, MICHAEL A View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allow Rate

740 granted / 948 resolved

+26.1% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

975

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

45.0%

+5.0% vs TC avg

§102

28.6%

-11.4% vs TC avg

§112

22.9%

-17.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 948 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 07, 2024

Application Filed

Dec 01, 2025

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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A SEAL ASSEMBLY FOR AN ELEVATOR AND A METHOD TO OPERATE THE SAME

2y 5m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

18/632,606

Patent 12600224

OIL SUPPLY DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE POWERTRAIN

2y 5m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

18/957,954

Patent 12595783

CONTROL DEVICE FOR GEARBOX

2y 5m to grant Granted Apr 07, 2026

18/729,675

Patent 12589517

LUBRICATION MONITORING SYSTEM

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 31, 2026

18/209,642

Patent 12578013

DRIVE MODULE ASSEMBLY AND DRIVE MODULE SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+15.5%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 948 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.