Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/917,094

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

CROMER, ANDREW J

Art Unit

3667

Tech Center

TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Assignee

Toyota Motor North America, Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.5% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 337 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CROMER, ANDREW J View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allow Rate

257 granted / 337 resolved

+16.3% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+17.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

54 currently pending

Career history

391

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

16.1%

-23.9% vs TC avg

§103

53.1%

+13.1% vs TC avg

§102

11.8%

-28.2% vs TC avg

§112

16.9%

-23.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 337 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Mar 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

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2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 10, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+17.5%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 337 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.