Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/895,612

VIBRATION ENERGY HARVESTING SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 25, 2024

Examiner

SECK, AHMED F

Art Unit

2834

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (70%); +18.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 112 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SECK, AHMED F View full profile →

Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

79 granted / 112 resolved

+2.5% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+18.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

138

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

93.6%

+53.6% vs TC avg

§102

5.2%

-34.8% vs TC avg

§112

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 112 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 25, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 19, 2026

Interview Requested

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

17/464,509

Patent 12683442

ELECTRIC MOTOR

4y 10m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

17/704,350

Patent 12676516

MOTOR AND ASSEMBLY STRUCTURE THEREOF

4y 3m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

17/456,014

Patent 12658748

ROTATING ELECTRIC MACHINE

4y 6m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

17/945,366

Patent 12658774

LIDAR WITH A BIAXIAL MIRROR ASSEMBLY

3y 9m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/286,616

Patent 12658765

Electric motor designed to allow better removal of the heat generated while it is in operation

2y 8m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

89%

With Interview (+18.2%)

2y 11m (~1y 1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 112 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.