Long term release of CriticaL Patch Updates: which database version to use?

Hello,
The company i work for ask me to mak a plan to stay up-to-date with each quarterly released CPU's (Critical patch update)
We have 11.1.0.7 databases and 11.2.0.2 databases.
When i look at the latest CPU, docid 1455387.1 , i notice that for each final RDBMS release, a CPU is relased for a very long time, but for recent releases it is not.
For exampe for release 11.1.7.0 a CPU is relased until July 2015, but for 11.2.0.2 final CPU ends already at January 2013.
For 10.2.0.5 i noticed the same behaviour.
This makes me think....
In my opinion i would never upgrade from 11.1 to release 11.2, until the final 11.2. release come out, if i want to stat up-to-date with the cpu's.
Am i right?
And does this mean that if new applications neeed in our company need an 11g daatbase, i better install 11.1.0.7 rather then 11.2?
(if the application does not need 11.2 funtionality of course)
Any comment is appreciated.
Regards,
Harry

Pl see support policies on pages 2 thru 4 in this doc - http://www.oracle.com/us/support/library/lifetime-support-technology-069183.pdf. CPU patches are available only during Premier and Extended Support.
Details are in this MOS Doc
Lifetime Support and Support Policies - Oracle Database Overview [ID 1351163.1]
Release and support schedule is published - see this MOS Doc
Release Schedule of Current Database Releases [ID 742060.1]
It is always recommended to upgrade to the latest database version available, even if you do not need the features. A possible option is to perform upgrades on a yearly basis to whatever is the latest version available and apply CPUs/PSUs for four quarters until the next upgrade cycle
HTH
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