Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/565,806

COATING DRIER FACILITY

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 30, 2023

Priority

Jun 07, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2021021598

Examiner

NGUYEN, NGOC T

Art Unit

3799

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (83%); +19.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 499 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

NGUYEN, NGOC T View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

416 granted / 499 resolved

+13.4% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+19.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

514

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

§103

49.6%

+9.6% vs TC avg

§102

10.7%

-29.3% vs TC avg

§112

35.5%

-4.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 499 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 30, 2023

Application Filed

Apr 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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1y 5m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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1y 7m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+19.4%)

2y 3m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 499 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.