Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/976,747

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

KONG, SZE-HON

Art Unit

3657

Tech Center

Toyota Research Institute, Inc.

Assignee

Toyota Research Institute, Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.7% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 605 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KONG, SZE-HON View full profile →

Grants 65% — above average

Career Allow Rate

394 granted / 605 resolved

+5.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +15% lift

Without

With

+14.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

629

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.8%

-34.2% vs TC avg

§103

55.7%

+15.7% vs TC avg

§102

15.4%

-24.6% vs TC avg

§112

21.8%

-18.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 605 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Apr 03, 2026

Non-Final Rejection

Apr 12, 2026

Interview Requested

Apr 20, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Apr 20, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

65%

Grant Probability

80%

With Interview (+14.7%)

3y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 605 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.