Last updated: August 30, 2026

Application No. 19/018,515

INSPECTION DEVICE, INSPECTION METHOD, AND INSPECTION PROGRAM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 13, 2025

Priority

Feb 01, 2024 — JP 2024-014235

Examiner

TUCKER, WESLEY J

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +5.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+5.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 729 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TUCKER, WESLEY J View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

610 granted / 729 resolved

+23.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+5.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

742

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

13.7%

-26.3% vs TC avg

§103

37.4%

-2.6% vs TC avg

§102

37.2%

-2.8% vs TC avg

§112

8.4%

-31.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 729 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 13, 2025

Application Filed

Aug 17, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+5.9%)

3y 0m (~1y 4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 729 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.