Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 19/252,434

Untitled Application

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Filed

Priority

Oct 18, 2024 — JP 2024-183598

Examiner

REYNOLDS, STEVEN ALAN

Art Unit

Tech Center

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (66%); +23.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1722 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 66% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1134 granted / 1722 resolved

+5.9% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+23.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

44 currently pending

Career history

1756

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

72.7%

+32.7% vs TC avg

§102

9.1%

-30.9% vs TC avg

§112

9.5%

-30.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1722 resolved cases

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/639,553

Patent 12668409

CONTAINER CARRIER

2y 2m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/712,378

Patent 12667172

CONTACT LENS PACKAGES HAVING LENS LIFTING ARMS AND METHODS OF HANDLING

2y 1m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/833,142

Patent 12667444

PACKAGING ARRANGEMENT FOR A MEDICAL DEVICE

1y 11m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/473,365

Patent 12654920

PRODUCT CONTAINERS AND BUNDLES THEREOF, AND METHODS OF FORMING THE SAME

2y 8m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/677,230

Patent 12654914

OVERCAP FOR A TENNIS BALL CONTAINER

2y 0m to grant Granted Jun 16, 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

66%

Grant Probability

89%

With Interview (+23.3%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1722 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.