Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/661,926

RESERVE TANK

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 13, 2024

Priority

Sep 20, 2023 — JP 2023-151910

Examiner

PREGLER, SHARON

Art Unit

1772

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +20.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +20.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 887 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

694 granted / 887 resolved

+13.2% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+20.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

916

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§103

75.0%

+35.0% vs TC avg

§102

5.5%

-34.5% vs TC avg

§112

4.3%

-35.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 887 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 13, 2024

Application Filed

May 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+20.8%)

2y 6m (~4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 887 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.