Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/364,687

VEHICLE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 03, 2023

Priority

Oct 17, 2022 — JP 2022-166244

Examiner

VO, TUYEN KIM

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +17.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1200 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

940 granted / 1200 resolved

+18.3% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+17.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 11m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

1213

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

81.3%

+41.3% vs TC avg

§102

10.1%

-29.9% vs TC avg

§112

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1200 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 03, 2023

Application Filed

May 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+17.8%)

1y 11m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1200 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.