Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 19/233,068

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Priority

Sep 12, 2024 — JP 2024-158020

Examiner

FURGASON, KAREN LYNELLE

Art Unit

3661

Tech Center

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 32% of cases after interview

— +23.7% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 79 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

FURGASON, KAREN LYNELLE View full profile →

Grants only 32% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

25 granted / 79 resolved

-28.4% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+23.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 5m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

6.8%

-33.2% vs TC avg

§103

83.5%

+43.5% vs TC avg

§102

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

§112

6.1%

-33.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 79 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Jul 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 1m to grant Granted Apr 07, 2026

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4y 1m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026

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5y 5m to grant Granted Jan 20, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

32%

Grant Probability

55%

With Interview (+23.7%)

3y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 79 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.