Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/883,525

ELECTRIC VEHICLE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 12, 2024

Priority

Oct 17, 2023 — JP 2023-178560

Examiner

ISLAM, MUHAMMAD S

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 606 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ISLAM, MUHAMMAD S View full profile →

Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

533 granted / 606 resolved

+28.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+9.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

34 currently pending

Career history

630

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

§103

56.3%

+16.3% vs TC avg

§102

29.0%

-11.0% vs TC avg

§112

11.3%

-28.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 606 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 12, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 15, 2026

Interview Requested

Precedent Cases

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18/659,674

Patent 12674462

FAN SPEED ADJUSTMENT BASED ON DETECTION OF TYPE OF CONNECTED CABLE

2y 1m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/673,041

Patent 12677391

EXTERNAL BUTTON CONTROL SYSTEM

2y 1m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/712,301

Patent 12671357

CONTROL OF AN ELECTRIC MACHINE WITH TWO SEPARATE WINDING SYSTEMS, AND A CORRESPONDING CONTROL SYSTEM AND OPERATION OF AN ACTUATOR OF A STEER-BY-WIRE-SYSTEM

2y 1m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/292,108

Patent 12665531

MOTOR CONTROL DEVICE

2y 5m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/682,145

Patent 12658486

POWER STORAGE PACK AND ELECTRIC MOVING BODY

2y 4m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+9.0%)

2y 0m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 606 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.