Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 19/011,211

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

REDHEAD JR., ASHLEY L

Art Unit

Tech Center

Deere & Company

Assignee

Deere & Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 351 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 91% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

319 granted / 351 resolved

+30.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+9.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

370

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

7.7%

-32.3% vs TC avg

§103

85.6%

+45.6% vs TC avg

§102

4.7%

-35.3% vs TC avg

§112

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 351 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

91%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+9.4%)

2y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 351 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.