Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 19/005,444

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Examiner

TANG, BRYANT

Art Unit

Tech Center

TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -4.3% interview lift. Interview lift (-4.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 68 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

59 granted / 68 resolved

+26.8% vs TC avg

Minimal -4% lift

Without

With

+-4.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.3%

-37.7% vs TC avg

§103

80.9%

+40.9% vs TC avg

§102

8.4%

-31.6% vs TC avg

§112

7.3%

-32.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 68 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 8m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

82%

With Interview (-4.3%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 68 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.