Last updated: August 30, 2026

Application No. 18/944,981

VEHICLE FRONT SECTION STRUCTURE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 12, 2024

Priority

Nov 16, 2023 — JP 2023-195382

Examiner

ZHUO, WENWEI

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 279 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ZHUO, WENWEI View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

222 granted / 279 resolved

+19.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+7.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

34 currently pending

Career history

304

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

51.2%

+11.2% vs TC avg

§102

22.4%

-17.6% vs TC avg

§112

23.9%

-16.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 279 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 12, 2024

Application Filed

Aug 17, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+7.9%)

2y 5m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 279 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.