Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/070,957

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 05, 2025

Priority

Mar 12, 2024 — JP 2024-037889

Examiner

LANGHORNE, NICHOLAS PATRICK

Art Unit

3666

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 20 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LANGHORNE, NICHOLAS PATRICK View full profile →

Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

17 granted / 20 resolved

+33.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+7.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.3%

-37.7% vs TC avg

§103

92.1%

+52.1% vs TC avg

§102

4.5%

-35.5% vs TC avg

§112

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 20 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 05, 2025

Application Filed

Apr 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+7.1%)

2y 4m (~1y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 20 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.