Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/817,949

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

LEMIEUX, JESSICA

Art Unit

3626

Tech Center

Toyota Research Institute, Inc.

Assignee

Toyota Research Institute, Inc.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.4% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 452 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LEMIEUX, JESSICA View full profile →

Grants 66% — above average

Career Allow Rate

297 granted / 452 resolved

+5.7% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+23.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 0m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

474

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

41.2%

+1.2% vs TC avg

§103

28.0%

-12.0% vs TC avg

§102

9.3%

-30.7% vs TC avg

§112

10.4%

-29.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 452 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Aug 16, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Oct 03, 2025

Interview Requested

Oct 30, 2025

Examiner Interview Summary

Oct 30, 2025

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Nov 19, 2025

Response Filed

Feb 13, 2026

Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

66%

Grant Probability

89%

With Interview (+23.4%)

4y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 452 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.