Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/172,652

ENTERING/LEAVING ASSIST SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 08, 2025

Priority

Apr 16, 2024 — JP 2024-066316

Examiner

YACOB, SISAY

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (77%); +17.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 923 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

YACOB, SISAY View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

708 granted / 923 resolved

+16.7% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+17.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

934

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

§103

69.0%

+29.0% vs TC avg

§102

10.6%

-29.4% vs TC avg

§112

4.9%

-35.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 923 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 08, 2025

Application Filed

May 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/774,844

Patent 12679305

MOBILE ACCESS SYSTEM FOR GRANTING ACCESS TO A DEVICE

1y 12m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

17/981,543

Patent 12663316

TEMPERATURE SENSOR ASSEMBLY, TEMPERATURE SENSING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME

3y 7m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/750,895

Patent 12664837

SHORE POWER CONNECTION ALERT SYSTEM FOR AN OVER-THE-ROAD VEHICLE

2y 0m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/837,895

Patent 12662865

OPENING AND CLOSING COVER ASSEMBLY FOR OPENING PORTION OF AUTOMOBILE BODY

1y 10m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/426,701

Patent 12657979

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING PACKAGE DELIVERY OR PICKUP

2y 4m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+17.4%)

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

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 923 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.