Last updated: August 30, 2026

Application No. 18/439,765

MINIMIZING A VEHICLE CHARGE TIME

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 12, 2024

Examiner

FANTU, YALKEW

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +15.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1092 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

FANTU, YALKEW View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

877 granted / 1092 resolved

+20.3% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

35 currently pending

Career history

1115

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

§103

54.8%

+14.8% vs TC avg

§102

29.3%

-10.7% vs TC avg

§112

3.8%

-36.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1092 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 12, 2024

Application Filed

Aug 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+15.7%)

2y 8m (~1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1092 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.