Last updated: August 30, 2026

Application No. 18/661,950

VEHICLE

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 13, 2024

Priority

May 24, 2023 — JP 2023-085476

Examiner

GATEWOOD, DANIEL S

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +18.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1129 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GATEWOOD, DANIEL S View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

879 granted / 1129 resolved

+17.9% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+18.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

63 currently pending

Career history

1176

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

58.0%

+18.0% vs TC avg

§102

17.8%

-22.2% vs TC avg

§112

21.0%

-19.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1129 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 13, 2024

Application Filed

Aug 18, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+18.8%)

2y 11m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1129 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.