Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/770,999

Procedure for Sidelink Sensing

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 12, 2024

Priority

Dec 10, 2020 — provisional 63/123,763 +3 more

Examiner

CHRISS, ANDREW W

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +24.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (73%); +24.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 221 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CHRISS, ANDREW W View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

161 granted / 221 resolved

+12.9% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+24.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 0m

Avg Prosecution

36 currently pending

Career history

282

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

§103

72.3%

+32.3% vs TC avg

§102

10.5%

-29.5% vs TC avg

§112

14.1%

-25.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 221 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 12, 2024

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+24.3%)

4y 0m (~2y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 221 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.