Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/958,049

BATTERY MODULE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 25, 2024

Priority

Dec 26, 2023 — JP 2023-219422

Examiner

JACKSON, STEPHEN W

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1071 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

JACKSON, STEPHEN W View full profile →

Grants 92% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

990 granted / 1071 resolved

+32.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+7.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

1077

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

§103

27.5%

-12.5% vs TC avg

§102

27.3%

-12.7% vs TC avg

§112

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1071 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 25, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

92%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+7.4%)

2y 2m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1071 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.