Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/976,524

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

LAKHANI, ANDREW C

Art Unit

3629

Tech Center

Toyota Research Institute, Inc.

Assignee

Toyota Research Institute, Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 22% of cases after interview

— +30.4% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 174 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LAKHANI, ANDREW C View full profile →

Grants only 22% of cases

Career Allow Rate

39 granted / 174 resolved

-37.6% vs TC avg

Strong +30% interview lift

Without

With

+30.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

35 currently pending

Career history

209

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

39.9%

-0.1% vs TC avg

§103

36.7%

-3.3% vs TC avg

§102

9.1%

-30.9% vs TC avg

§112

11.9%

-28.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 174 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Feb 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

22%

Grant Probability

53%

With Interview (+30.4%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 174 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.