Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/604,048

TRUCK BED EXTENDERS INTEGRATED WITH BED TIE DOWN RAILS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 13, 2024

Examiner

ZHUO, WENWEI

Art Unit

3612

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 269 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ZHUO, WENWEI View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

213 granted / 269 resolved

+27.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+7.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

299

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

73.8%

+33.8% vs TC avg

§102

8.3%

-31.7% vs TC avg

§112

16.2%

-23.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 269 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 13, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 6m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/184,321

Patent 12623607

CARGO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE

3y 1m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

17/801,082

Patent 12617476

Reinforcement of a Vehicle Structure Where a Gear Box is Connected

3y 8m to grant Granted May 05, 2026

18/162,902

Patent 12617471

FRONT-END STRUCTURE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE WITH ELECTRIC FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE

3y 3m to grant Granted May 05, 2026

18/217,778

Patent 12617472

LOCKING UNIT FOR VEHICLE

2y 10m to grant Granted May 05, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

87%

With Interview (+7.5%)

2y 4m (~1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 269 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.