Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/739,483

CARGO PLATFORMS WITH EXTENDABLE GATES

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 11, 2024

Examiner

GARLEN, ALEXANDER K

Art Unit

2896

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +41.9% interview lift. Interview already conducted in this application's prosecution history. This examiner has a 66% grant rate with +41.9% interview lift. Since an interview has already been tried, recommend written response with narrowed claims based on precedent claim evolution patterns.

Based on 685 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GARLEN, ALEXANDER K View full profile →

Grants 66% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

452 granted / 685 resolved

-2.0% vs TC avg

Strong +42% interview lift

Without

With

+41.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

699

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

65.1%

+25.1% vs TC avg

§102

29.2%

-10.8% vs TC avg

§112

4.2%

-35.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 685 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 11, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 22, 2026

Examiner Interview (Telephonic)

Apr 24, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12672406

DISPLAY BASEPLATE AND DISPLAY APPARATUS

2y 6m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/693,030

Patent 12668189

VEHICLE STEP DEVICE

2y 3m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/872,075

Patent 12663243

MULTIFUNCTION PORTABLE ILLUMINATION SYSTEM

1y 6m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

19/265,006

Patent 12663150

FRAGRANCE DISPENSER WITH DECORATIVE COVER ASSEMBLY

11m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/276,847

Patent 12653262

Helmets With Automated Systems and Methods of Using the Same

2y 10m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

66%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+41.9%)

2y 1m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 685 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.