Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 19/033,912

DRIVING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 22, 2025

Priority

Mar 19, 2024 — JP 2024-043446

Examiner

INSERRA, MADISON RENEE

Art Unit

3662

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +36.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (69%); +36.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 191 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

INSERRA, MADISON RENEE View full profile →

Grants 69% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

131 granted / 191 resolved

+16.6% vs TC avg

Strong +37% interview lift

Without

With

+36.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

224

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.6%

-34.4% vs TC avg

§103

88.4%

+48.4% vs TC avg

§102

3.1%

-36.9% vs TC avg

§112

3.0%

-37.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 191 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 22, 2025

Application Filed

Mar 25, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

69%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+36.8%)

2y 11m (~1y 6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 191 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.