Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/754,744

EXERCISE CHAIR AND LOWER EXTREMITY EXERCISE SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 26, 2024

Priority

Jul 24, 2023 — JP 2023-119608

Examiner

KOBYLARZ, ANDREW M

Art Unit

3784

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (77%); +19.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 356 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KOBYLARZ, ANDREW M View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

273 granted / 356 resolved

+6.7% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+19.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 11m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

372

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

56.6%

+16.6% vs TC avg

§102

21.0%

-19.0% vs TC avg

§112

20.7%

-19.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 356 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 26, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 15, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12678665

FITNESS EQUIPMENT STRUCTURE WITH EXTERNAL-ROTOR MOTOR

2y 2m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/830,748

Patent 12678656

AUTOMATIC BODY POSITIONING EXERCISE SUPPORT SYSTEM

1y 10m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/612,812

Patent 12673232

Multipurpose Workout and Storage Bench

2y 3m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/244,709

Patent 12667749

EXERCISE MACHINE LINE SPOOL

2y 9m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/392,899

Patent 12643003

EXERCISE GLOVE

2y 5m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+19.9%)

1y 11m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 356 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.