Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/016,316

CONTROL DEVICE FOR VEHICLE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 10, 2025

Priority

Mar 22, 2024 — JP 2024-047272

Examiner

WHITTINGTON, JESS G

Art Unit

3666

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (73%); +18.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 647 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WHITTINGTON, JESS G View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

472 granted / 647 resolved

+21.0% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+18.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

683

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§103

75.2%

+35.2% vs TC avg

§102

19.8%

-20.2% vs TC avg

§112

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 647 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 10, 2025

Application Filed

May 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 4m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

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Patent 12662174

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4y 3m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/344,193

Patent 12662171

CABLEWAY HAVING A LIMITING DEVICE

2y 12m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

17/806,976

Patent 12638851

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING LOW-HEIGHT OBJECTS IN A ROADWAY

3y 11m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

18/563,531

Patent 12637187

WATERCRAFT SYSTEM

2y 6m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+18.1%)

2y 6m (~1y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 647 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.