Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/956,543

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Examiner

REINERT, JONATHAN E

Art Unit

Tech Center

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +3.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+3.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 90 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

REINERT, JONATHAN E View full profile →

Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

79 granted / 90 resolved

+27.8% vs TC avg

Minimal +3% lift

Without

With

+3.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

11 currently pending

Career history

109

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

8.0%

-32.0% vs TC avg

§103

71.7%

+31.7% vs TC avg

§102

13.9%

-26.1% vs TC avg

§112

6.4%

-33.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 90 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+3.3%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 90 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.