Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/615,190

VEHICLES WITH INTERIOR REAR STORAGE STRUCTURES WITH STORAGE PANELS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 25, 2024

Examiner

MALIKASIM, JONATHAN L

Art Unit

3645

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -0.7% interview lift. Interview lift (-0.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 367 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MALIKASIM, JONATHAN L View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

296 granted / 367 resolved

+28.7% vs TC avg

Minimal -1% lift

Without

With

+-0.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

385

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

79.3%

+39.3% vs TC avg

§102

4.3%

-35.7% vs TC avg

§112

14.5%

-25.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 367 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 25, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12654784

AIR GUIDING DEVICE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE BODY

2y 9m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/242,574

Patent 12630007

VEHICLE FRONT STRUCTURE

2y 8m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

18/377,361

Patent 12630070

Tie Down cover System

2y 7m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

18/360,040

Patent 12623572

DRIVER'S SEAT MOUNTING STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE

2y 9m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

18/372,761

Patent 12623611

AUXILIARY STORAGE BOX

2y 7m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

80%

With Interview (-0.7%)

2y 4m (~1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 367 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.