Last updated: April 21, 2026

Application No. 19/114,530

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

RUDY, ANDREW J

Art Unit

3668

Tech Center

KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD.

Assignee

Kobelco Construction Machinery Co. Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (83%); +15.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 768 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RUDY, ANDREW J View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allow Rate

637 granted / 768 resolved

+22.9% vs TC avg

Strong +15% interview lift

Without

With

+15.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

10 currently pending

Career history

778

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

26.4%

-13.6% vs TC avg

§103

39.7%

-0.3% vs TC avg

§102

4.3%

-35.7% vs TC avg

§112

26.0%

-14.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 768 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Apr 10, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+15.4%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 768 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.