Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/828,027

METHOD AND DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 09, 2024

Priority

Oct 16, 2023 — JP 2023-178236

Examiner

TALUKDER, MD K

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 830 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TALUKDER, MD K View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

664 granted / 830 resolved

+20.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+14.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

857

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§103

91.8%

+51.8% vs TC avg

§102

3.9%

-36.1% vs TC avg

§112

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 830 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 09, 2024

Application Filed

May 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+14.1%)

2y 5m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 830 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.