Last updated: July 09, 2026

Application No. 18/974,852

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Examiner

OQUENDO, CARIB A

Art Unit

Tech Center

Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.

Assignee

Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 844 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

OQUENDO, CARIB A View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

657 granted / 844 resolved

+17.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+13.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 11m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

862

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

81.0%

+41.0% vs TC avg

§102

4.9%

-35.1% vs TC avg

§112

13.3%

-26.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 844 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+13.0%)

1y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 844 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.