Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/042,018

VEHICLE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 31, 2025

Priority

Apr 11, 2024 — JP 2024-063983

Examiner

LITTLEJOHN JR, MANCIL H

Art Unit

2685

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (73%); +23.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 520 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LITTLEJOHN JR, MANCIL H View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

378 granted / 520 resolved

+10.7% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+23.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

547

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

§103

91.2%

+51.2% vs TC avg

§102

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

§112

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 520 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 31, 2025

Application Filed

Apr 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/255,144

Patent 12658044

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3y 0m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

17/799,429

Patent 12631295

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Patent 12633218

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2y 9m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+23.5%)

2y 7m (~1y 2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 520 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.