Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/800,519

DRIVE DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 12, 2024

Priority

Nov 27, 2023 — JP 2023-200089

Examiner

IMTIAZ, ZOHEB S

Art Unit

2846

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 476 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

IMTIAZ, ZOHEB S View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

384 granted / 476 resolved

+12.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+14.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

497

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

§103

79.6%

+39.6% vs TC avg

§102

13.1%

-26.9% vs TC avg

§112

4.9%

-35.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 476 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 12, 2024

Application Filed

May 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 1m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/695,382

Patent 12658829

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2y 2m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Patent 12651987

MOTOR CONTROL DEVICE AND ELECTRIC POWER STEERING DEVICE PROVIDED WITH SAME

2y 9m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+14.0%)

2y 6m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 476 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.