Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 19/182,855

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Priority

Jul 19, 2024 — JP 2024-115469

Examiner

AFFUL, CHRISTOPHER M

Art Unit

3753

Tech Center

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +10.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+10.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 284 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

AFFUL, CHRISTOPHER M View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

212 granted / 284 resolved

+14.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+10.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

308

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

80.4%

+40.4% vs TC avg

§102

6.3%

-33.7% vs TC avg

§112

11.6%

-28.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 284 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

May 15, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

85%

With Interview (+10.2%)

2y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 284 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.