Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/985,964

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Examiner

PINKERTON, ROBERT LOUIS

Art Unit

Tech Center

International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC

Assignee

International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (87%); +18.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 76 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PINKERTON, ROBERT LOUIS View full profile →

Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

66 granted / 76 resolved

+26.8% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+18.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

3 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

§103

90.6%

+50.6% vs TC avg

§102

3.2%

-36.8% vs TC avg

§112

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 76 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/387,147

Patent 12673703

Autonomous Driving Control Apparatus and Method Thereof

2y 8m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/395,187

Patent 12668952

AUDIO-VISUAL ASSIST FOR EFFICIENT PILING OR STACKING OF MATERIALS

2y 6m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/454,552

Patent 12632056

AIRCRAFT ATTITUDE CONTROLLER AND WING SYSTEM

2y 9m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

18/457,814

Patent 12633178

SELF-DIAGNOSIS APPARATUS AND SELF-DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM

2y 8m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

18/706,058

Patent 12612766

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

1y 12m to grant Granted Apr 28, 2026

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

Strategy Recommendation AI-generated — please review before filing

Get a prosecution strategy drawn from examiner precedents, rejection analysis, and claim mapping.

Typically takes 5-10 seconds — AI-generated, attorney review required before filing

Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+18.8%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 76 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.