Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/719,933

INSPECTION APPARATUS AND INSPECTION METHOD

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 14, 2024

Priority

Dec 24, 2021 — JP 2021-211539 +1 more

Examiner

SHERRILLO, DYLAN JOSEPH

Art Unit

2665

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 44 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SHERRILLO, DYLAN JOSEPH View full profile →

Grants 91% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

40 granted / 44 resolved

+28.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+11.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

8 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

§103

72.1%

+32.1% vs TC avg

§102

19.1%

-20.9% vs TC avg

§112

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 44 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 14, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 24, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

91%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+11.4%)

2y 9m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 44 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.