Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/763,338

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Examiner

MATEY, MICHAEL A

Art Unit

Tech Center

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +18.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 591 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MATEY, MICHAEL A View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

472 granted / 591 resolved

+19.9% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+18.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

10 currently pending

Career history

601

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

82.9%

+42.9% vs TC avg

§102

12.6%

-27.4% vs TC avg

§112

3.6%

-36.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 591 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 3m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

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Patent 12672261

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2y 11m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/566,989

Patent 12672264

POWER SYSTEM

2y 6m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/748,129

Patent 12672258

LIQUID LEVEL HEIGHT DETECTION MECHANISM AND COMPUTING DEVICE

2y 0m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/669,538

Patent 12666581

POWER SUPPLY DEVICE

2y 1m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+18.2%)

2y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 591 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.