Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/741,783

INSTRUMENT PANEL SUPPORT STRUCTURE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 13, 2024

Priority

Jul 11, 2023 — JP 2023-113576

Examiner

PANG, ROGER L

Art Unit

3655

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1092 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PANG, ROGER L View full profile →

Grants 89% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

976 granted / 1092 resolved

+37.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+7.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

1114

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

43.8%

+3.8% vs TC avg

§102

30.1%

-9.9% vs TC avg

§112

18.7%

-21.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1092 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 13, 2024

Application Filed

May 15, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12679285

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1y 11m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/237,347

Patent 12668311

GLASS ROOF ASSEMBLY FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

2y 10m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/462,951

Patent 12668193

Glove Box Hinge Detent Device

2y 9m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/474,392

Patent 12668107

SUNROOF MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY AND SUNROOF DEVICE

2y 9m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/675,634

Patent 12668314

LOWER STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE

2y 1m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

89%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+7.0%)

2y 2m (~1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1092 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.