Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/586,873

TRANSFER ROBOT, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 26, 2024

Priority

Apr 17, 2023 — JP 2023-067123

Examiner

LOGAN, KYLE O

Art Unit

3655

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 790 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

690 granted / 790 resolved

+35.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+9.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

801

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§103

72.2%

+32.2% vs TC avg

§102

13.5%

-26.5% vs TC avg

§112

8.1%

-31.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 790 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 26, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+9.5%)

2y 5m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 790 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.