Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/794,998

TERMINAL, BASE STATION, AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATION METHOD

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 05, 2024

Priority

Feb 09, 2022 — JP 2022-018558 +1 more

Examiner

PATEL, NIMESH

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (85%); +16.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 868 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PATEL, NIMESH View full profile →

Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

734 granted / 868 resolved

+24.6% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+16.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

883

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

83.7%

+43.7% vs TC avg

§102

9.3%

-30.7% vs TC avg

§112

2.8%

-37.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 868 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 05, 2024

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/252,471

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+16.8%)

2y 9m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 868 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.