Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 19/018,492

ETHERNET SWITCH, VEHICLE, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 13, 2025

Priority

Mar 26, 2024 — JP 2024-049647

Examiner

YIMER, GETENTE A

Art Unit

2181

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 607 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

YIMER, GETENTE A View full profile →

Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

534 granted / 607 resolved

+33.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+8.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

623

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§103

95.3%

+55.3% vs TC avg

§102

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

§112

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 607 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 13, 2025

Application Filed

Apr 03, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+8.3%)

2y 5m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 607 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.