Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/239,477

Power Management System and Power Management Method

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 29, 2023

Priority

Sep 07, 2022 — JP 2022-142216

Examiner

PACHECO, ALEXIS BOATENG

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 999 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

781 granted / 999 resolved

+18.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+12.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

52 currently pending

Career history

1049

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§103

79.8%

+39.8% vs TC avg

§102

10.0%

-30.0% vs TC avg

§112

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 999 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 29, 2023

Application Filed

May 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+12.6%)

2y 10m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 999 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.