Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/482,323

FILM FORMATION DEVICE FOR METAL FILM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 06, 2023

Priority

Dec 15, 2022 — JP 2022-200268

Examiner

SYLVESTER, KEVIN

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 53% of cases after interview

— +30.6% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 30 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SYLVESTER, KEVIN View full profile →

Grants 53% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

16 granted / 30 resolved

-6.7% vs TC avg

Strong +31% interview lift

Without

With

+30.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 5m

Avg Prosecution

41 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

88.2%

+48.2% vs TC avg

§102

8.9%

-31.1% vs TC avg

§112

3.0%

-37.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 30 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 06, 2023

Application Filed

May 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

17/770,817

Patent 12671074

PROCESSES FOR THE ALKALIATION OR RE-ALKALIATION OF AN ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL

4y 2m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

17/624,404

Patent 12649857

CATIONIC ELECTRODEPOSITION COATING COMPOSITION

4y 5m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

17/950,321

Patent 12637776

ELECTROCHEMICAL SYNTHESIS METHOD FOR LITHIUM SUPEROXIDE

3y 8m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

17/641,767

Patent 12612710

SUBSTRATE HOLDER, SUBSTRATE PLATING DEVICE EQUIPPED THEREWITH, AND ELECTRICAL CONTACT

4y 1m to grant Granted Apr 28, 2026

17/734,204

Patent 12614714

Equipment for Continuously Processing Electrochemical Device or Component for Increasing Capacity

3y 12m to grant Granted Apr 28, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

53%

Grant Probability

84%

With Interview (+30.6%)

3y 5m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 30 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.