Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/059,442

ELECTRIC VEHICLE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 21, 2025

Priority

Feb 29, 2024 — JP 2024-030189

Examiner

MELTON, TODD M

Art Unit

3669

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (84%); +18.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 597 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MELTON, TODD M View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

502 granted / 597 resolved

+32.1% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+18.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

618

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

§103

70.4%

+30.4% vs TC avg

§102

24.3%

-15.7% vs TC avg

§112

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 597 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 21, 2025

Application Filed

May 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/416,021

Patent 12673676

VEHICULAR OCCUPANT MONITORING SYSTEM

2y 5m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/570,930

Patent 12668178

LOST ARTICLE PREVENTION DEVICE, LOST ARTICLE PREVENTION PROGRAM, AND LOST ARTICLE PREVENTION METHOD

2y 6m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/761,876

Patent 12658037

SYSTEMS FOR DETECTING ROLLING STOPS

1y 11m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/416,840

Patent 12651430

Methods and Systems for Automated Machine Vision Monitoring of Vehicle Seats

2y 4m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

18/496,110

Patent 12650000

PROJECT PATH OF TRAVEL OF BLADE ON A MOTOR GRADER

2y 7m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+18.1%)

2y 2m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 597 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.