Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 19/191,956

Method of Controlling a Swing System of a Work Machine

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 28, 2025

Priority

May 14, 2024 — GB 2406792.8

Examiner

LESLIE, MICHAEL S

Art Unit

3745

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Caterpillar Sarl

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1133 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LESLIE, MICHAEL S View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

918 granted / 1133 resolved

+11.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+14.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

1148

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

§103

45.1%

+5.1% vs TC avg

§102

22.4%

-17.6% vs TC avg

§112

21.2%

-18.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1133 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 28, 2025

Application Filed

Mar 18, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (signed)

Apr 24, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 1m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

19/052,839

Patent 12629299

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1y 3m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

18/911,406

Patent 12618422

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1y 6m to grant Granted May 05, 2026

18/993,102

Patent 12618467

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

1y 3m to grant Granted May 05, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+14.4%)

2y 4m (~1y 3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1133 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.