Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/216,270

CABLE FOR SUPPLYING BACKUP POWER TO A BUILDING FROM AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 29, 2023

Examiner

BARNETT, JOEL

Art Unit

2859

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 443 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

358 granted / 443 resolved

+12.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+11.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

476

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

81.2%

+41.2% vs TC avg

§102

5.1%

-34.9% vs TC avg

§112

4.4%

-35.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 443 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 29, 2023

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 07, 2026

Interview Requested

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+11.9%)

2y 8m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 443 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.