Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 19/040,560

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MOISTURE DRIVEN MATERIAL APPLICATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 29, 2025

Priority

Jan 31, 2024 — provisional 63/627,556

Examiner

JHA, ABDHESH K

Art Unit

3668

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Deere & Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (81%); +17.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 418 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

JHA, ABDHESH K View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

337 granted / 418 resolved

+28.6% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+17.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

441

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.8%

-35.2% vs TC avg

§103

81.6%

+41.6% vs TC avg

§102

7.7%

-32.3% vs TC avg

§112

4.3%

-35.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 418 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 29, 2025

Application Filed

Apr 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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1y 4m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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2y 8m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+17.1%)

2y 4m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 418 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.