Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/413,244

ESTIMATION SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 16, 2024

Priority

Feb 21, 2023 — JP 2023-025017

Examiner

LIANG, LEONARD S

Art Unit

2857

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +4.4% interview lift. Interview already conducted in this application's prosecution history. This examiner has a 62% grant rate with +4.4% interview lift. Since an interview has already been tried, recommend written response with narrowed claims based on precedent claim evolution patterns.

Based on 640 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LIANG, LEONARD S View full profile →

Grants 62% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

395 granted / 640 resolved

-6.3% vs TC avg

Minimal +4% lift

Without

With

+4.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 8m

Avg Prosecution

34 currently pending

Career history

687

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

7.2%

-32.8% vs TC avg

§103

75.1%

+35.1% vs TC avg

§102

8.7%

-31.3% vs TC avg

§112

7.5%

-32.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 640 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 16, 2024

Application Filed

May 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 08, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Jul 08, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Precedent Cases

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

62%

Grant Probability

66%

With Interview (+4.4%)

3y 8m (~1y 2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 640 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.