Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/734,440

STEERING WHEEL RETENTION JIG

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 05, 2024

Examiner

WILSON, LEE D

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 (80%); +18.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1853 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WILSON, LEE D View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1482 granted / 1853 resolved

+20.0% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+18.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

33 currently pending

Career history

1872

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

37.7%

-2.3% vs TC avg

§102

47.9%

+7.9% vs TC avg

§112

10.1%

-29.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1853 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 05, 2024

Application Filed

May 14, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 10, 2026

Interview Requested

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+18.8%)

2y 9m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1853 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.