Last updated: August 30, 2026

Application No. 19/202,167

SWITCHING DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 08, 2025

Priority

Jul 03, 2024 — JP 2024-107272

Examiner

DO, HAILEY KYUNG AE

Art Unit

3753

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +16.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 709 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

524 granted / 709 resolved

+3.9% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+16.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

727

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

42.3%

+2.3% vs TC avg

§102

21.9%

-18.1% vs TC avg

§112

33.2%

-6.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 709 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 08, 2025

Application Filed

Aug 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/795,834

Patent 12706359

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2y 0m to grant Granted Aug 11, 2026

18/195,101

Patent 12698835

BONDED SEAT VALVE

3y 2m to grant Granted Aug 04, 2026

18/606,339

Patent 12697630

TWO-STAGE VALVE FOR HIGH PRESSURE WASHING SYSTEM

2y 4m to grant Granted Aug 04, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+16.2%)

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

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 709 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.