Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/999,151

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

CASS, JEAN PAUL

Art Unit

Tech Center

Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.

Assignee

Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +25.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (73%); +25.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1014 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CASS, JEAN PAUL View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

742 granted / 1014 resolved

+13.2% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+25.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

50 currently pending

Career history

1078

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

6.9%

-33.1% vs TC avg

§103

73.7%

+33.7% vs TC avg

§102

6.1%

-33.9% vs TC avg

§112

2.8%

-37.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1014 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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4y 10m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+25.5%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1014 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.