Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/746,159

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

CRAIG, DANIEL THOMAS

Art Unit

3676

Tech Center

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +33.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (82%); +33.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 27 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CRAIG, DANIEL THOMAS View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

22 granted / 27 resolved

+21.5% vs TC avg

Strong +33% interview lift

Without

With

+33.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 9m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

§103

80.2%

+40.2% vs TC avg

§102

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

§112

14.4%

-25.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 27 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Apr 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+33.3%)

1y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 27 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.