Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/481,934

SPECIALIZED AND SELF-LEARNING NODES

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 05, 2023

Priority

Jul 19, 2023 — provisional 63/514,512

Examiner

WENG, PEI YONG

Art Unit

4100

Tech Center

4100

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +23.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 644 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WENG, PEI YONG View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

512 granted / 644 resolved

+19.5% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+23.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

664

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

§103

86.3%

+46.3% vs TC avg

§102

8.4%

-31.6% vs TC avg

§112

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 644 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 05, 2023

Application Filed

May 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+23.2%)

3y 1m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 644 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.