Last updated: August 30, 2026

Application No. 18/382,771

Method of Controlling Battery Replacement and Battery Replacement Control System

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 23, 2023

Priority

Nov 22, 2022 — JP 2022-186792

Examiner

ALVAREZ, RAQUEL

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 613 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 50% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

305 granted / 613 resolved

-10.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+7.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 6m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

645

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

29.9%

-10.1% vs TC avg

§103

38.0%

-2.0% vs TC avg

§102

15.0%

-25.0% vs TC avg

§112

6.1%

-33.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 613 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 23, 2023

Application Filed

Aug 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

50%

Grant Probability

57%

With Interview (+7.2%)

4y 6m (~1y 7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 613 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.