Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/216,750

IN-VEHICLE ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENT

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 30, 2023

Priority

Jul 14, 2022 — JP 2022-113341

Examiner

BACHNER, ROBERT G

Art Unit

2898

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 857 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BACHNER, ROBERT G View full profile →

Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

753 granted / 857 resolved

+19.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+6.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

880

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.1%

-36.9% vs TC avg

§103

76.4%

+36.4% vs TC avg

§102

5.9%

-34.1% vs TC avg

§112

7.8%

-32.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 857 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 30, 2023

Application Filed

May 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+6.8%)

2y 3m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 857 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.