Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/891,812

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

ELSHAER, ALAAELDIN M

Art Unit

3687

Tech Center

Toyota Research Institute, Inc.

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +31.0% interview lift. Interview already conducted in this application's prosecution history. This examiner has a 36% grant rate with +31.0% interview lift. Since an interview has already been tried, recommend written response with narrowed claims based on precedent claim evolution patterns.

Based on 212 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ELSHAER, ALAAELDIN M View full profile →

Grants only 36% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

76 granted / 212 resolved

-24.2% vs TC avg

Strong +31% interview lift

Without

With

+31.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

35 currently pending

Career history

253

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

16.7%

-23.3% vs TC avg

§103

75.8%

+35.8% vs TC avg

§102

3.9%

-36.1% vs TC avg

§112

3.2%

-36.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 212 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Nov 17, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jan 27, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Jan 27, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Feb 17, 2026

Response Filed

Mar 06, 2026

Final Rejection mailed

Jun 04, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

36%

Grant Probability

67%

With Interview (+31.0%)

3y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 212 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.