Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/008,858

CONTROL SYSTEM FOR LIGHT TRANSMISSION SWITCHES

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 03, 2025

Priority

Jan 17, 2024 — JP 2024-005093

Examiner

KING, MONICA C

Art Unit

2844

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 489 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KING, MONICA C View full profile →

Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

414 granted / 489 resolved

+16.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+6.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 12m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

499

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

55.7%

+15.7% vs TC avg

§102

37.6%

-2.4% vs TC avg

§112

2.8%

-37.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 489 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 03, 2025

Application Filed

May 15, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/192,713

Patent 12672213

Multi-Channel Lighting Fixture Having Multiple Light-Emitting Diode Drivers

3y 3m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/560,379

Patent 12672224

DYNAMIC CONFIGURATION AND CONTROL OF A SPEAKER-LIGHT ARRAY

2y 7m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/641,325

Patent 12672214

Color selecting method for lighting equipment

2y 2m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/612,914

Patent 12666518

LIGHTING APPARATUS

2y 3m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

19/008,473

Patent 12666510

LIGHTING APPARATUS

1y 5m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+6.5%)

1y 12m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 489 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.