Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/449,185

METHOD FOR DISASSEMBLING LITHIUM ION SECONDARY BATTERY

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 14, 2023

Priority

Nov 02, 2022 — JP 2022-176595

Examiner

ANDERSON, JOSHUA D

Art Unit

3729

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +31.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (83%); +31.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 360 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ANDERSON, JOSHUA D View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

298 granted / 360 resolved

+12.8% vs TC avg

Strong +31% interview lift

Without

With

+31.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

378

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

75.0%

+35.0% vs TC avg

§102

10.4%

-29.6% vs TC avg

§112

11.6%

-28.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 360 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 14, 2023

Application Filed

May 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+31.0%)

2y 8m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 360 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.