Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/909,321

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Priority

Oct 12, 2023 — JP 2023-176917

Examiner

PONTIUS, JAMES M

Art Unit

2488

Tech Center

KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOYOTA JIDOSHOKKI

Assignee

Toyota Group

OA Round

3 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.9% interview lift. Interview already conducted in this application's prosecution history. This examiner has a 79% grant rate with +9.9% interview lift. Since an interview has already been tried, recommend written response with narrowed claims based on precedent claim evolution patterns.

Based on 518 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PONTIUS, JAMES M View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

407 granted / 518 resolved

+18.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+9.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

537

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.6%

-36.4% vs TC avg

§103

52.3%

+12.3% vs TC avg

§102

16.5%

-23.5% vs TC avg

§112

14.6%

-25.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 518 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Show 4 earlier events

Dec 09, 2025

Response Filed

Mar 24, 2026

Final Rejection mailed

Jun 04, 2026

Interview Requested

Jun 17, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Jun 17, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Jun 24, 2026

Request for Continued Examination

Jun 26, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Jul 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+9.9%)

3y 1m

Median Time to Grant

High

PTA Risk

Based on 518 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.