Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/456,685

POWER STORAGE DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 28, 2023

Priority

Oct 07, 2022 — JP 2022-162052

Examiner

KASS-MULLET, BENJAMIN ELI

Art Unit

1752

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 22 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KASS-MULLET, BENJAMIN ELI View full profile →

Grants 68% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

15 granted / 22 resolved

+3.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+9.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 6m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

95.7%

+55.7% vs TC avg

§112

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 22 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 28, 2023

Application Filed

May 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12671112

ELECTROLYTIC SOLUTION FOR SECONDARY BATTERY AND SECONDARY BATTERY

3y 10m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

17/875,978

Patent 12603279

POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR SECONDARY BATTERY, POSITIVE ELECTRODE FOR SECONDARY BATTERY, AND SECONDARY BATTERY

3y 8m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

17/759,207

Patent 12580274

LAMINATE FOR SECONDARY BATTERY AND SECONDARY BATTERY

3y 8m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

17/851,207

Patent 12531286

BATTERY MODULE AND BATTERY PACK

3y 6m to grant Granted Jan 20, 2026

17/783,425

Patent 12525661

Secondary Battery Comprising Gas Scavenging Member

3y 7m to grant Granted Jan 13, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

77%

With Interview (+9.1%)

3y 6m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 22 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.