Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/342,786

DETERMINATION METHOD OF BATTERY

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 28, 2023

Priority

Jul 11, 2022 — JP 2022-111143

Examiner

MCDANIEL, TYNESE V

Art Unit

2859

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 58% of cases after interview

— +18.6% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 359 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MCDANIEL, TYNESE V View full profile →

Grants 58% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

208 granted / 359 resolved

-10.1% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+18.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

36 currently pending

Career history

398

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

93.4%

+53.4% vs TC avg

§102

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§112

4.6%

-35.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 359 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 28, 2023

Application Filed

Apr 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 5m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

15/307,255

Patent 12649375

BIDIRECTIONAL CHARGING SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

9y 7m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

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Patent 12636964

Integrated Bidirectional Charger and Inverter for Electric Vehicles

3y 6m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

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Patent 12633584

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DYNAMIC MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL OF LITHIUM BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE THEREWITH

3y 4m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

58%

Grant Probability

76%

With Interview (+18.6%)

3y 4m (~4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 359 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.