Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/916,726

SOUND CONTROL METHOD, SOUND CONTROL DEVICE, AND BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 16, 2024

Priority

Nov 14, 2023 — JP 2023-193875

Examiner

SNIEZEK, ANDREW L

Art Unit

2693

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1228 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SNIEZEK, ANDREW L View full profile →

Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1044 granted / 1228 resolved

+23.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+8.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 11m

Avg Prosecution

32 currently pending

Career history

1254

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

§103

55.7%

+15.7% vs TC avg

§102

19.6%

-20.4% vs TC avg

§112

17.0%

-23.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1228 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 16, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 08, 2026

Response Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+8.9%)

1y 11m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1228 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.