Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/170,442

INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 04, 2025

Priority

Apr 09, 2024 — DE 10 2024 109 830.9

Examiner

AMICK, JACOB M

Art Unit

3747

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Deere & Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +0.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+0.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 842 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

AMICK, JACOB M View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

662 granted / 842 resolved

+8.6% vs TC avg

Minimal +0% lift

Without

With

+0.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

8 currently pending

Career history

850

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

81.3%

+41.3% vs TC avg

§102

13.7%

-26.3% vs TC avg

§112

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 842 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 04, 2025

Application Filed

May 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/431,508

Patent 12682764

SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE ENERGY VISUALIZATION

2y 5m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

19/061,091

Patent 12680483

Engine-Oil Dipstick Having a Magnet

1y 4m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/737,767

Patent 12669080

POWER GENERATION AND METHODS REGARDING SAME

2y 0m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/690,311

Patent 12643514

Method for Adjusting a Brake Pedal Characteristic

2y 2m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

18/854,814

Patent 12637047

METHOD FOR ACTUATING A MECHANISM IN A BRAKE BOOSTER UNIT OF A BRAKING SYSTEM AND BRAKING SYSTEM

1y 7m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

79%

With Interview (+0.0%)

2y 3m (~1y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 842 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.