Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 19/184,565

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Jun 17, 2024 — JP 2024-097251

Examiner

SMALL, NAOMI J

Art Unit

Tech Center

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 64% of cases after interview

— +24.0% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 786 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SMALL, NAOMI J View full profile →

Grants 64% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

499 granted / 786 resolved

+3.5% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+24.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

814

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

§103

91.9%

+51.9% vs TC avg

§102

3.4%

-36.6% vs TC avg

§112

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 786 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/634,891

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2y 1m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

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2y 0m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

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Patent 12641404

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1y 9m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

64%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+24.0%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 786 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.