Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/508,775

Twist Coiled Polymer Actuator Inside Side Mirror or Backup Camera for Position Control

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 14, 2023

Examiner

DUNNING, RYAN S

Art Unit

2872

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (76%); +23.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 433 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DUNNING, RYAN S View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

329 granted / 433 resolved

+8.0% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+23.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

460

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

78.1%

+38.1% vs TC avg

§102

12.5%

-27.5% vs TC avg

§112

6.0%

-34.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 433 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 14, 2023

Application Filed

May 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 15, 2026

Interview Requested

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+23.4%)

2y 11m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 433 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.