Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/055,910

VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 18, 2025

Priority

Apr 01, 2024 — JP 2024-058828

Examiner

MCPHERSON, JAMES M

Art Unit

3663

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (82%); +17.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 532 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MCPHERSON, JAMES M View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

437 granted / 532 resolved

+30.1% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+17.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

554

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

6.0%

-34.0% vs TC avg

§103

65.6%

+25.6% vs TC avg

§102

13.4%

-26.6% vs TC avg

§112

14.6%

-25.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 532 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 18, 2025

Application Filed

May 15, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+17.5%)

2y 5m (~1y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 532 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.