Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/627,618

VEHICLE VENT DUCT

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 05, 2024

Priority

Jun 01, 2023 — JP 2023-091065

Examiner

SHIRSAT, VIVEK K

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +28.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +28.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1097 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SHIRSAT, VIVEK K View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

814 granted / 1097 resolved

+14.2% vs TC avg

Strong +28% interview lift

Without

With

+28.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

47 currently pending

Career history

1133

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

78.9%

+38.9% vs TC avg

§102

8.3%

-31.7% vs TC avg

§112

3.7%

-36.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1097 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 05, 2024

Application Filed

May 14, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 06, 2026

Interview Requested

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

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Patent 12680694

BURNER DEVICE

3y 5m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/459,492

Patent 12680693

Push/Pull Furnace and Methods Related Thereto

2y 10m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/505,780

Patent 12679175

AIR-CONDITIONING REGISTER

2y 8m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/466,946

Patent 12674583

OVEN

2y 9m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/447,352

Patent 12669243

PILOT GAS PREHEATING FOR A GAS FLARE PILOT BURNER

2y 10m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+28.0%)

2y 11m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1097 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.