Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/439,980

SUPPLY SYSTEM AND HYDROGEN COOKING SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 13, 2024

Priority

Mar 10, 2023 — JP 2023-038128

Examiner

SAVANI, AVINASH A

Art Unit

3762

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +20.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +20.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1324 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SAVANI, AVINASH A View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

987 granted / 1324 resolved

+4.5% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+20.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

1345

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

91.5%

+51.5% vs TC avg

§102

5.6%

-34.4% vs TC avg

§112

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1324 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 13, 2024

Application Filed

May 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/096,774

Patent 12674578

Hydronic Surface Heater with Auto-Adjusting Burner

3y 5m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/175,353

Patent 12667224

PORTABLE GRILLS INCLUDING A BASE HAVING SUPPORTS FOR STORING REMOVABLE SIDE TABLES

3y 4m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/527,609

Patent 12669242

GRILL COOKBOXES INCLUDING DUAL-LIPPED LOWER RIMS

2y 6m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/278,822

Patent 12663164

COOKING OVEN

2y 10m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+20.7%)

3y 0m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1324 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.