Last updated: August 30, 2026

Application No. 18/484,649

LITHIUM METAL SECONDARY BATTERY AND METHOD OF CHARGING AND DISCHARGING THE SAME

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 11, 2023

Priority

Nov 04, 2022 — JP 2022-177510

Examiner

VAN KIRK, DUSTIN KENWOOD

Art Unit

1722

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (73%); +23.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 22 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

VAN KIRK, DUSTIN KENWOOD View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

16 granted / 22 resolved

+7.7% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+23.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 5m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

67.2%

+27.2% vs TC avg

§102

15.0%

-25.0% vs TC avg

§112

13.5%

-26.5% vs TC avg

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

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 11, 2023

Application Filed

Aug 17, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12590175

HYDROPHILIC POLYMER, METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME, AND LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY CONTAINING THE HYDROPHILIC POLYMER

1y 11m to grant Granted Mar 31, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+23.2%)

3y 5m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

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