Last updated: April 21, 2026

Application No. 19/274,790

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1700

Examiner

CARLSON, KOURTNEY SALZMAN

Art Unit

1721

Tech Center

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Assignee

Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 44% of cases after interview

— +40.5% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 581 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 44% of resolved cases

Career Allow Rate

255 granted / 581 resolved

-16.1% vs TC avg

Strong +40% interview lift

Without

With

+40.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 11m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

603

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

49.6%

+9.6% vs TC avg

§102

20.1%

-19.9% vs TC avg

§112

24.0%

-16.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 581 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700

Application Filed

Apr 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/647,120

Patent 12588349

ALL-PRINTED BIFACIAL CARBON-BASED PEROVSKITE SOLAR MODULE WITH TAILORABLE OPTOELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS MADE UNDER AMBIENT AIR

1y 11m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026

18/371,477

Patent 12580516

SOLAR PANEL ROOF SYSTEM WITH RAISED ACCESS PANELS

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

17/698,563

Patent 12568694

PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE WITH A LAMINATED POTTED PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD

3y 11m to grant Granted Mar 03, 2026

18/674,181

Patent 12562676

LEVERS FOR SOLAR PANEL CLAMP ASSEMBLIES

1y 9m to grant Granted Feb 24, 2026

18/705,849

Patent 12550476

DOUBLE-SIDED SOLAR CELL AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR

1y 9m to grant Granted Feb 10, 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

44%

Grant Probability

84%

With Interview (+40.5%)

3y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 581 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.