Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/827,485

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1700

Examiner

GOLIGHTLY, ERIC WAYNE

Art Unit

1714

Tech Center

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.

Assignee

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +24.9% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 855 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GOLIGHTLY, ERIC WAYNE View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allow Rate

663 granted / 855 resolved

+17.5% vs TC avg

Strong +25% interview lift

Without

With

+24.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

882

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

52.4%

+12.4% vs TC avg

§102

12.0%

-28.0% vs TC avg

§112

29.0%

-11.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 855 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700

Application Filed

Mar 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+24.9%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 855 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

Untitled Application

Interview Optional

Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

Precedent Cases

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