Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 19/198,214

Untitled Application

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Filed

Priority

Sep 24, 2024 — JP 2024-164824

Examiner

LONSBERRY, HUNTER B

Art Unit

Tech Center

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +4.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+4.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 662 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LONSBERRY, HUNTER B View full profile →

Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

572 granted / 662 resolved

+26.4% vs TC avg

Minimal +5% lift

Without

With

+4.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

6 currently pending

Career history

665

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.8%

-35.2% vs TC avg

§103

73.7%

+33.7% vs TC avg

§102

8.5%

-31.5% vs TC avg

§112

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 662 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 0m to grant Granted Apr 21, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+4.6%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 662 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.