Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/772,485

GENERATION METHOD AND ESTIMATION DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 15, 2024

Priority

Aug 22, 2023 — JP 2023-134863

Examiner

WAMBST, DAVID ALEXANDER

Art Unit

2663

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +45.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (69%); +45.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 32 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 69% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

22 granted / 32 resolved

+6.8% vs TC avg

Strong +46% interview lift

Without

With

+45.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

93.7%

+53.7% vs TC avg

§102

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

§112

2.8%

-37.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 32 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 15, 2024

Application Filed

May 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

69%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+45.5%)

3y 0m (~1y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 32 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.