Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/472,635

POWER STORAGE MODULE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 22, 2023

Priority

Oct 06, 2022 — JP 2022-161896

Examiner

CASERTO, JULIA SHARON

Art Unit

1789

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +27.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (70%); +27.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 23 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CASERTO, JULIA SHARON View full profile →

Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

16 granted / 23 resolved

+4.6% vs TC avg

Strong +28% interview lift

Without

With

+27.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 6m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

63.0%

+23.0% vs TC avg

§102

5.6%

-34.4% vs TC avg

§112

27.2%

-12.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 23 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 22, 2023

Application Filed

Apr 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 9m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

17/779,244

Patent 12658435

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4y 0m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

17/946,536

Patent 12658472

SOLID ELECTROLYTE MATERIAL AND BATTERY USING SAME

3y 9m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

17/748,133

Patent 12620571

Multi-Layered Electrode for Battery and Fabrication Method Thereof

3y 11m to grant Granted May 05, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+27.5%)

3y 6m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 23 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.