Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/737,870

TAILGATE STOPPER PANEL

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 07, 2024

Examiner

LE, HUAN G

Art Unit

3655

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 814 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LE, HUAN G View full profile →

Grants 89% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

722 granted / 814 resolved

+36.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+13.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

826

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

§103

28.3%

-11.7% vs TC avg

§102

21.0%

-19.0% vs TC avg

§112

43.1%

+3.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 814 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 07, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 14, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 5m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

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11m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

89%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+13.2%)

2y 0m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 814 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.