Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/924,257

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Examiner

STRYKER, NICHOLAS F

Art Unit

Tech Center

TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 37% of cases after interview

— +29.0% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 46 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

STRYKER, NICHOLAS F View full profile →

Grants only 37% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

17 granted / 46 resolved

-23.0% vs TC avg

Strong +29% interview lift

Without

With

+29.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 5m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

97.1%

+57.1% vs TC avg

§102

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 46 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Mar 26, 2026

Response Filed

Jul 07, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

37%

Grant Probability

66%

With Interview (+29.0%)

3y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 46 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.