Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/732,630

MANAGEMENT APPARATUS, MANAGEMENT METHOD, MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, AND COLLECTION AND DELIVERY SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 04, 2024

Priority

Jun 07, 2023 — JP 2023-093779

Examiner

RODRIGUEZ, JOSEPH C

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (79%); +15.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1084 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RODRIGUEZ, JOSEPH C View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

852 granted / 1084 resolved

+18.6% vs TC avg

Strong +15% interview lift

Without

With

+15.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

44 currently pending

Career history

1129

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

77.3%

+37.3% vs TC avg

§102

12.1%

-27.9% vs TC avg

§112

9.5%

-30.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1084 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 04, 2024

Application Filed

May 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 10, 2026

Interview Requested

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+15.2%)

2y 4m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1084 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.