Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/005,169

VEHICLE SEAT STRUCTURE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 30, 2024

Priority

Mar 22, 2024 — JP 2024-047144

Examiner

GABLER, PHILIP F

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +24.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (73%); +24.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1247 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GABLER, PHILIP F View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

913 granted / 1247 resolved

+13.2% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+24.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

58 currently pending

Career history

1290

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

73.8%

+33.8% vs TC avg

§102

6.4%

-33.6% vs TC avg

§112

8.1%

-31.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1247 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 30, 2024

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/318,816

Patent 12679253

Vehicle Seat Assembly With Swivel Mechanism

3y 1m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

17/637,330

Patent 12673589

ZERO-GRAVITY SEAT AND VEHICLE COMPRISING SAME

4y 0m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/511,855

Patent 12673588

VERTICAL LATCH LOCKING MECHANISM FOR ROTATING SEAT

2y 7m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/688,132

Patent 12668161

A PANEL FOR A SEAT

2y 4m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/537,068

Patent 12654794

HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE SEAT POSTS FOR BICYCLES AND SPACERS FOR HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE SEAT POSTS

2y 6m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+24.2%)

2y 2m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1247 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.