Last updated: August 30, 2026

Application No. 18/406,266

POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL, POSITIVE ELECTRODE, SOLID-STATE BATTERY, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 08, 2024

Priority

Feb 06, 2023 — JP 2023-016414

Examiner

KYLE, MADISON LEIGH

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +2.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+2.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 18 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KYLE, MADISON LEIGH View full profile →

Grants 61% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

11 granted / 18 resolved

+1.1% vs TC avg

Minimal +2% lift

Without

With

+2.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 8m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

56.3%

+16.3% vs TC avg

§102

18.9%

-21.1% vs TC avg

§112

21.7%

-18.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 18 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 08, 2024

Application Filed

Aug 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

61%

Grant Probability

64%

With Interview (+2.5%)

3y 8m (~1y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 18 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.