Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/019,845

BATTERY TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM AND BATTERY TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT METHOD

Final Rejection

Filed

Jan 14, 2025

Priority

Jan 31, 2024 — JP 2024-012847

Examiner

HOLWERDA, STEPHEN

Art Unit

3656

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (73%); +19.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 680 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HOLWERDA, STEPHEN View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

499 granted / 680 resolved

+21.4% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+19.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 5m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

712

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

75.1%

+35.1% vs TC avg

§102

19.3%

-20.7% vs TC avg

§112

4.3%

-35.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 680 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 14, 2025

Application Filed

Mar 12, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 12, 2026

Response Filed

Jul 15, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+19.5%)

3y 5m (~1y 11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 680 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.