Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 19/004,333

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

MOLNAR, SIDNEY LEIGH

Art Unit

Tech Center

TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 62% of cases after interview

— +75.0% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 16 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MOLNAR, SIDNEY LEIGH View full profile →

Grants 62% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

10 granted / 16 resolved

+2.5% vs TC avg

Strong +75% interview lift

Without

With

+75.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

§103

80.9%

+40.9% vs TC avg

§102

10.4%

-29.6% vs TC avg

§112

5.2%

-34.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 16 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

May 07, 2026

Response Filed

Jul 02, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

62%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+75.0%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 16 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.