Last updated: July 15, 2026

Application No. 19/065,220

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Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 27, 2025

Priority

Jul 13, 2023 — CIP of 12/536,851

Examiner

TROOST, AARON L

Art Unit

3666

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Deere & Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +10.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+10.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 739 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TROOST, AARON L View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

552 granted / 739 resolved

+22.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+10.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

775

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

8.5%

-31.5% vs TC avg

§103

78.7%

+38.7% vs TC avg

§102

4.6%

-35.4% vs TC avg

§112

4.2%

-35.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 739 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 27, 2025

Application Filed

Apr 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

85%

With Interview (+10.5%)

2y 5m (~1y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 739 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.