Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/369,390

ASSEMBLIES FOR PROTECTING BATTERY PACKS OF A VEHICLE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 18, 2023

Examiner

GATEWOOD, DANIEL S

Art Unit

1729

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +18.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1117 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GATEWOOD, DANIEL S View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

870 granted / 1117 resolved

+12.9% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+18.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

53 currently pending

Career history

1172

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

84.5%

+44.5% vs TC avg

§102

4.0%

-36.0% vs TC avg

§112

8.3%

-31.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1117 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 18, 2023

Application Filed

May 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+18.9%)

2y 11m (~1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1117 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.