Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/735,035

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BACK-FLOW PROTECTION USING 3-WAY VALVE CONTROL

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 05, 2024

Examiner

POUDEL, SANTOSH RAJ

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +32.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (77%); +32.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 572 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

438 granted / 572 resolved

+16.6% vs TC avg

Strong +32% interview lift

Without

With

+32.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

33 currently pending

Career history

602

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.7%

-35.3% vs TC avg

§103

83.8%

+43.8% vs TC avg

§102

4.3%

-35.7% vs TC avg

§112

5.3%

-34.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 572 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 05, 2024

Application Filed

May 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+32.0%)

2y 10m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 572 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.