Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/063,413

CONTROL DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 26, 2025

Priority

Mar 29, 2024 — JP 2024-057183

Examiner

HUYNH, CHRISTINE NGUYEN

Art Unit

3662

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +28.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (68%); +28.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 140 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HUYNH, CHRISTINE NGUYEN View full profile →

Grants 68% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

95 granted / 140 resolved

+15.9% vs TC avg

Strong +28% interview lift

Without

With

+28.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 12m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

161

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.3%

-37.7% vs TC avg

§103

95.9%

+55.9% vs TC avg

§102

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§112

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 140 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 26, 2025

Application Filed

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 14, 2026

Interview Requested

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+28.2%)

2y 12m (~1y 7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 140 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.