Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/226,857

CHARGING DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 27, 2023

Priority

Sep 30, 2022 — JP 2022-158358

Examiner

INSTONE, NATHANIEL JOSEPH

Art Unit

2859

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +29.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (67%); +29.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 33 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

INSTONE, NATHANIEL JOSEPH View full profile →

Grants 67% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

22 granted / 33 resolved

-1.3% vs TC avg

Strong +30% interview lift

Without

With

+29.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 6m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

§103

90.6%

+50.6% vs TC avg

§102

6.0%

-34.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 33 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 27, 2023

Application Filed

Apr 24, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

17/799,656

Patent 12683072

INDUCTION CHARGING DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEM

3y 11m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

17/887,679

Patent 12683420

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT A PROCESS FOR CHARGING AN APPLIANCE BATTERY

3y 11m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/070,878

Patent 12676496

Charging Apparatus, Charging Method, and Computer-Readable Storage Medium

3y 7m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/090,084

Patent 12668151

POWER STORAGE SYSTEM

3y 6m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

17/963,917

Patent 12665438

CHARGING DURATION DETERMINING METHOD, BMS, BATTERY, AND ELECTRICAL DEVICE

3y 8m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

67%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+29.6%)

3y 6m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 33 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.