Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/505,210

FUEL CELL SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 09, 2023

Priority

Feb 21, 2023 — JP 2023-025384

Examiner

USYATINSKY, ALEXANDER

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (83%); +19.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 893 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

740 granted / 893 resolved

+22.9% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+19.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

924

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

81.0%

+41.0% vs TC avg

§102

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

§112

11.9%

-28.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 893 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 09, 2023

Application Filed

May 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/042,464

Patent 12676375

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3y 4m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

17/948,360

Patent 12665261

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3y 9m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/317,106

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3y 1m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+19.3%)

2y 9m (~1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 893 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.