Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/073,202

NOTIFICATION DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 07, 2025

Priority

Apr 09, 2024 — JP 2024-062850

Examiner

KASPER, BYRON XAVIER

Art Unit

3657

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (70%); +16.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 115 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KASPER, BYRON XAVIER View full profile →

Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

81 granted / 115 resolved

+18.4% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+16.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

143

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

§103

93.8%

+53.8% vs TC avg

§102

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§112

3.4%

-36.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 115 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 07, 2025

Application Filed

May 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

87%

With Interview (+16.5%)

2y 11m (~1y 6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 115 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.