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Status

Reexamination Certificate Issued

Filed

Mar 9, 2012

Last Updated

Dec 28, 2021

Art Unit

3993

Requester

Unknown

Requester Law Firm

Gibbons, P.C.

Requested By

Third Party

Patent OwnerInferred

Steuben Foods Inc.

P.O. Law Firm

Unknown

Sector (CPC)

BMechanical & Manufacturing
B67Liquid Handling

USPC

422Chemical Apparatus And Process Disinfecting, Deodorizing, Preserving, Or Sterilizing

Reexam History (335 events)

Dec 28, 2021REEXInput Issue Number and Issue Date for Reexamination
Dec 2, 2021RXPUBSReexam Forwarded to Office of Publications
Oct 14, 2021MRNRCRX - Mail Notice of Intent to Issue a Reexam Certificate
Oct 7, 2021RXRLFReExam Litigation Found
Oct 7, 2021RXLITSRReexam Litigation Search Conducted
Jul 21, 2021RXBDAFPTAB Decision - Affirmance
Jun 2, 2021MAPHTMail PTAB Oral Hearing Transcript
Jun 1, 2021APHTPTAB Oral Hearing Transcript
May 26, 2021APHCHearing Completed
May 14, 2021MAPGTHMail Decision Granting Telephonic Hearing
May 14, 2021APGTHDecision Granting Telephonic Hearing
May 14, 2021APCTHConfirmation of Telephonic Hearing
May 13, 2021RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Apr 22, 2021APNH.MINotification Of Appeal Hearing- Detroit, MI
Apr 13, 2021RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Apr 13, 2021RXBPAIReexam Forwarded to PTAB
Apr 13, 2021RXAPRBReply Brief Filed
Mar 23, 2021APASAssignment of Appeal Number
Mar 23, 2021APASAssignment of Appeal Number
Mar 23, 2021AP_DK_MDocketing Notice Mailed to Appellant
Mar 17, 2021APWDAppeal Awaiting PTAB Docketing
Mar 12, 2021RXLET.Miscellaneous Incoming Letter
Mar 12, 2021RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Mar 12, 2021MRXG.RX - Mail Extension of Time Period for Response Granted
Mar 10, 2021RXRQOHRequest for Oral Hearing
Mar 10, 2021RXRQ/TRequest for Extension of Time
Mar 10, 2021RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Mar 1, 2021RXAPBRAppeal Brief Review Complete
Mar 1, 2021MR327RX - Mail Miscellaneous Communication to Applicant
Feb 25, 2021IDSCInformation Disclosure Statement considered
Feb 10, 2021WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
Feb 10, 2021WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
Feb 10, 2021RXIDS.Information Disclosure Statement Filed
Feb 10, 2021RXIDS.Information Disclosure Statement Filed
Feb 10, 2021RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Feb 10, 2021RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Jan 13, 2021MRAEARX - Mail Examiners Answer
Dec 23, 2020RXRLFReExam Litigation Found
Dec 23, 2020RXLITSRReexam Litigation Search Conducted
Dec 22, 2020IDSCInformation Disclosure Statement considered
Dec 21, 2020IDSCInformation Disclosure Statement considered
Dec 21, 2020IDSCInformation Disclosure Statement considered
Dec 15, 2020RXBDRRPTAB Remanded Reexam to Examiner
Sep 30, 2020RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Sep 30, 2020RXAPBRAppeal Brief Review Complete
Sep 1, 2020WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
Sep 1, 2020WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
Sep 1, 2020RXIDS.Information Disclosure Statement Filed
Sep 1, 2020RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Jul 30, 2020RXN/APNotice of Appeal Filed
Jul 30, 2020RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Jul 29, 2020WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
Jul 29, 2020WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
Jul 29, 2020RXIDS.Information Disclosure Statement Filed
Jul 29, 2020RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Jun 15, 2020MRADVRX - Mail Reexam - Advisory Action (or Supplemental)
Jun 1, 2020RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Jun 1, 2020RXAAF.Response to Final Filed (or Ready for Examiner Action)
May 15, 2020WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
May 15, 2020RXIDS.Information Disclosure Statement Filed
May 15, 2020RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Mar 30, 2020MRXFRRX - Mail Final Rejection
Feb 3, 2020RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Feb 3, 2020RXA...Response after Non-Final Action
Dec 2, 2019MR.NFRX - Mail Reexam Non-Final Action
Sep 23, 2019RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Sep 23, 2019ROPNRX - Reopen Prsecution after PTAB Decision
Jul 23, 2019RXPTGRReexam Petition Decision - Granted
Jul 23, 2019MRTGRRX - Mail Petition Decision - Granted
Feb 1, 2019PA..Change in Power of Attorney (May Include Associate POA)
Jan 24, 2019C.ADCorrespondence Address Change
Jan 23, 2019RXPA..Change in Power of Attorney (May Include Associate POA)
Jan 23, 2019RXPA..Change in Power of Attorney (May Include Associate POA)
Jan 23, 2019RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Jan 23, 2019RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Oct 23, 2018PA..Change in Power of Attorney (May Include Associate POA)
Oct 22, 2018C.ADCorrespondence Address Change
Oct 2, 2018RXRQOHRequest for Oral Hearing
Oct 2, 2018RXPET.Receipt of Petition in a Reexam
Aug 2, 2018MRAEARX - Mail Examiners Answer
Jul 26, 2018IDSCInformation Disclosure Statement considered
Jun 29, 2018RXLET.Miscellaneous Incoming Letter
Jun 29, 2018RXC/SRCertificate of Service
May 23, 2018WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
May 23, 2018WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
May 23, 2018WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
May 23, 2018RXIDS.Information Disclosure Statement Filed
Apr 30, 2018RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Apr 30, 2018RXAPBRAppeal Brief Review Complete
Apr 30, 2018RXAP.BAppeal Brief Filed
Mar 22, 2018RXPTGRReexam Petition Decision - Granted
Mar 22, 2018MRXG.RX - Mail Extension of Time Period for Response Granted
Mar 14, 2018RXRQ/TRequest for Extension of Time
Mar 14, 2018RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Jan 30, 2018RXN/APNotice of Appeal Filed
Dec 7, 2017RXPTGRReexam Petition Decision - Granted
Dec 7, 2017MRTGRRX - Mail Petition Decision - Granted
Dec 4, 2017RXRQ/TRequest for Extension of Time
Dec 4, 2017RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Oct 30, 2017WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
Oct 30, 2017MRXFRRX - Mail Final Rejection
Oct 5, 2017IDSCInformation Disclosure Statement considered
Sep 12, 2017WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
Sep 12, 2017RXIDS.Information Disclosure Statement Filed
Sep 12, 2017RXIDS.Information Disclosure Statement Filed
Sep 12, 2017RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Sep 12, 2017RXAF/DAffidavit(s), Declaration(s) and/or Exhibit(s) Filed
Sep 12, 2017RXA...Response after Non-Final Action
Jul 20, 2017RXFWDXDate Forwarded to Examiner
Jul 20, 2017MRXG.RX - Mail Extension of Time Period for Response Granted
Jul 19, 2017RXRQ/TRequest for Extension of Time
Jul 19, 2017RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Jun 20, 2017RXPTDIReexam Petition Decision - Dismissed
Jun 20, 2017MRTDIRX - Mail Petition Decision - Dismissed
Jun 12, 2017MR.NFRX - Mail Reexam Non-Final Action
Jun 8, 2017IDSCInformation Disclosure Statement considered
Jun 8, 2017IDSCInformation Disclosure Statement considered
Apr 13, 2017WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
Apr 13, 2017RXIDS.Information Disclosure Statement Filed
Apr 13, 2017RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Mar 10, 2017WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
Mar 10, 2017RXIDS.Information Disclosure Statement Filed
Mar 10, 2017RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Jan 13, 2017RXIDS.Information Disclosure Statement Filed
Jan 13, 2017RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Oct 17, 2016RXRQOHRequest for Oral Hearing
Oct 17, 2016RXPET.Receipt of Petition in a Reexam
Oct 17, 2016RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Aug 16, 2016MRAEARX - Mail Examiners Answer
Jul 13, 2016RXRLFReExam Litigation Found
Jul 13, 2016RXLITSRReexam Litigation Search Conducted
Jun 21, 2016RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Jun 21, 2016RXAPBRAppeal Brief Review Complete
Jun 21, 2016RXAP.BAppeal Brief Filed
Jun 20, 2016RXLET.Miscellaneous Incoming Letter
Jun 20, 2016RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Jun 7, 2016MR327RX - Mail Miscellaneous Communication to Applicant
Jun 1, 2016IDSCInformation Disclosure Statement considered
May 10, 2016MRXG.RX - Mail Extension of Time Period for Response Granted
May 6, 2016RXPET.Receipt of Petition in a Reexam
May 6, 2016RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Mar 21, 2016WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
Mar 21, 2016RXN/APNotice of Appeal Filed
Mar 21, 2016RXIDS.Information Disclosure Statement Filed
Mar 21, 2016RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Mar 21, 2016RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Mar 11, 2016RXPTGPReexam Petition Decision - Granted - in-part
Mar 11, 2016MRTGPRX - Mail Petition Decision - Granted-in-part
Mar 10, 2016RXRQ/TRequest for Extension of Time
Mar 10, 2016RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Feb 18, 2016MRXG.RX - Mail Extension of Time Period for Response Granted
Feb 17, 2016RXRQ/TRequest for Extension of Time
Feb 17, 2016RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Dec 22, 2015MRXFRRX - Mail Final Rejection
Oct 20, 2015MR327RX - Mail Miscellaneous Communication to Applicant
Oct 14, 2015RXSA..Supplemental Response after Non-Final Rejection
Oct 14, 2015RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Oct 13, 2015RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Oct 13, 2015RXAIRX - Informal / NonResponsive Amendment after Examiner Action
Sep 15, 2015MREXNRX - Mail Examiner Interview Summary Record
Aug 24, 2015RXLET.Miscellaneous Incoming Letter
Aug 24, 2015RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Aug 12, 2015MR.NFRX - Mail Reexam Non-Final Action
Aug 11, 2015IDSCInformation Disclosure Statement considered
Aug 11, 2015IDSCInformation Disclosure Statement considered
Aug 11, 2015IDSCInformation Disclosure Statement considered
Aug 11, 2015IDSCInformation Disclosure Statement considered
Aug 11, 2015IDSCInformation Disclosure Statement considered
Aug 11, 2015IDSCInformation Disclosure Statement considered
Aug 11, 2015IDSCInformation Disclosure Statement considered
Jul 28, 2015MREXNRX - Mail Examiner Interview Summary Record
Jul 7, 2015WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
Jul 7, 2015WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
Jul 7, 2015WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
Jul 7, 2015WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
Jul 7, 2015WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
Jul 7, 2015WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
Jul 7, 2015RXIDS.Information Disclosure Statement Filed
Jul 7, 2015RXIDS.Information Disclosure Statement Filed
Jul 7, 2015RXIDS.Information Disclosure Statement Filed
Jul 7, 2015RXIDS.Information Disclosure Statement Filed
Jul 7, 2015RXIDS.Information Disclosure Statement Filed
Jul 7, 2015RXIDS.Information Disclosure Statement Filed
Jul 7, 2015RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Jul 7, 2015RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Jul 7, 2015RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Jul 7, 2015RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Jul 7, 2015RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Jul 7, 2015RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Jun 19, 2015RXLET.Miscellaneous Incoming Letter
Jun 19, 2015RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Jun 19, 2015RCCPRX - Concurrent Proceedings Notice
Jun 12, 2015RXRR.TTimely Requestor's Reply to an Owner's Statement
Jun 12, 2015RXC/SRCertificate of Service
May 12, 2015RXSA..Supplemental Response after Non-Final Rejection
May 12, 2015RXC/SRCertificate of Service
May 7, 2015RXC/SRCertificate of Service
May 7, 2015RCCPRX - Concurrent Proceedings Notice
Apr 30, 2015RXWVSTWaiver of owners statement in ex parte
Apr 30, 2015RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Apr 30, 2015RXA.PEPre-Examination Amendment
Apr 14, 2015MRDCPRX - Mail Decision Merging Inter Partes & Ex Parte Proceedings (code for EPR case)
Apr 7, 2015RXLET.Miscellaneous Incoming Letter
Apr 7, 2015RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Apr 7, 2015RXAAF.Response to Final Filed (or Ready for Examiner Action)
Mar 31, 2015RXLET.Miscellaneous Incoming Letter
Mar 31, 2015MREXNRX - Mail Examiner Interview Summary Record
Feb 20, 2015MRDCLRX - Mail Decision Lifting the Stay of Reexam Proceedings
Feb 20, 2015MR327RX - Mail Miscellaneous Communication to Applicant
Jan 30, 2015RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Jun 19, 2014WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
Jun 19, 2014RXIDS.Information Disclosure Statement Filed
Jun 19, 2014RXC/SRCertificate of Service
May 28, 2014MRDTYRX - Mail Decision Staying Reexam Proceedings
Mar 28, 2014MRXFRRX - Mail Final Rejection
Mar 26, 2014IDSCInformation Disclosure Statement considered
Mar 6, 2014IDSCInformation Disclosure Statement considered
Mar 6, 2014IDSCInformation Disclosure Statement considered
Mar 6, 2014IDSCInformation Disclosure Statement considered
Mar 5, 2014IDSCInformation Disclosure Statement considered
Mar 5, 2014IDSCInformation Disclosure Statement considered
Mar 5, 2014IDSCInformation Disclosure Statement considered
Mar 5, 2014IDSCInformation Disclosure Statement considered
Mar 5, 2014IDSCInformation Disclosure Statement considered
Mar 5, 2014IDSCInformation Disclosure Statement considered
Mar 5, 2014IDSCInformation Disclosure Statement considered
Mar 5, 2014IDSCInformation Disclosure Statement considered
Mar 5, 2014IDSCInformation Disclosure Statement considered
Mar 5, 2014IDSCInformation Disclosure Statement considered
Mar 5, 2014IDSCInformation Disclosure Statement considered
Mar 5, 2014IDSCInformation Disclosure Statement considered
Mar 5, 2014IDSCInformation Disclosure Statement considered
Mar 5, 2014IDSCInformation Disclosure Statement considered
Nov 27, 2013RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Nov 27, 2013RCCPRX - Concurrent Proceedings Notice
Nov 1, 2013WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
Nov 1, 2013RXIDS.Information Disclosure Statement Filed
Nov 1, 2013RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Oct 30, 2013RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Oct 30, 2013RCCPRX - Concurrent Proceedings Notice
Oct 23, 2013WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
Oct 23, 2013RXIDS.Information Disclosure Statement Filed
Oct 23, 2013RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Oct 4, 2013RXPTGRReexam Petition Decision - Granted
Oct 4, 2013MRTGRRX - Mail Petition Decision - Granted
Sep 12, 2013WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
Sep 12, 2013RXIDS.Information Disclosure Statement Filed
Sep 12, 2013RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Aug 15, 2013WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
Aug 15, 2013RXIDS.Information Disclosure Statement Filed
Aug 15, 2013RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Aug 14, 2013WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
Aug 14, 2013WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
Aug 14, 2013RXIDS.Information Disclosure Statement Filed
Aug 14, 2013RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Aug 13, 2013WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
Aug 13, 2013RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Aug 9, 2013WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
Aug 9, 2013WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
Aug 9, 2013WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
Aug 9, 2013RXIDS.Information Disclosure Statement Filed
Aug 9, 2013RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Aug 8, 2013WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
Aug 8, 2013WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
Aug 8, 2013WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
Aug 8, 2013RXIDS.Information Disclosure Statement Filed
Aug 8, 2013RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Aug 2, 2013WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
Aug 2, 2013RXIDS.Information Disclosure Statement Filed
Aug 2, 2013RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Jul 19, 2013RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Jul 17, 2013RXPA..RReexam - Change in Power of Attorney (May Include Associate POA) for Third Party Requester
Jul 12, 2013WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
Jul 12, 2013WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
Jul 12, 2013RXIDS.Information Disclosure Statement Filed
Jul 12, 2013RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Jul 3, 2013WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
Jul 3, 2013WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
Jul 3, 2013WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
Jul 3, 2013RXLET.Miscellaneous Incoming Letter
Jul 3, 2013RXIDS.Information Disclosure Statement Filed
Jul 3, 2013RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Jun 14, 2013WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
Jun 14, 2013WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
Jun 14, 2013RXIDS.Information Disclosure Statement Filed
Jun 14, 2013RXC/SRCertificate of Service
May 3, 2013PA..Change in Power of Attorney (May Include Associate POA)
May 2, 2013C.ADCorrespondence Address Change
Mar 22, 2013RXLET.Miscellaneous Incoming Letter
Mar 22, 2013RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Mar 1, 2013RXFWDXDate Forwarded to Examiner
Feb 22, 2013MREXNRX - Mail Examiner Interview Summary Record
Dec 17, 2012WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
Dec 17, 2012WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
Dec 17, 2012RXIDS.Information Disclosure Statement Filed
Dec 17, 2012RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Dec 17, 2012RXAIRX - Informal / NonResponsive Amendment after Examiner Action
Dec 17, 2012RXAF/DAffidavit(s), Declaration(s) and/or Exhibit(s) Filed
Dec 17, 2012RCCPRX - Concurrent Proceedings Notice
Nov 6, 2012MRXG.RX - Mail Extension of Time Period for Response Granted
Nov 1, 2012RXRQ/TRequest for Extension of Time
Nov 1, 2012RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Oct 9, 2012RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Sep 17, 2012MR.NFRX - Mail Reexam Non-Final Action
Jul 25, 2012RXOR.TTimely Owner Statement in Response to Order
Jul 25, 2012RXC/SRCertificate of Service
May 10, 2012WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
May 10, 2012WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
May 10, 2012WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
May 10, 2012WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
May 10, 2012WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
May 10, 2012WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
May 10, 2012WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
May 10, 2012WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
May 10, 2012RXIDS.Information Disclosure Statement Filed
May 10, 2012IDSCInformation Disclosure Statement considered
May 10, 2012IDSCInformation Disclosure Statement considered
May 10, 2012IDSCInformation Disclosure Statement considered
May 10, 2012IDSCInformation Disclosure Statement considered
Apr 24, 2012NRX.Notice of Reexam Published in Official Gazette
Mar 28, 2012RXDOCKReexam Assigned to Examiner for Determination
Mar 28, 2012DOCKCase Docketed to Examiner in GAU
Mar 14, 2012RXTTLRPTTitle Report
Mar 14, 2012RXPCOMCompletion of Preprocessing - Released to Assigned GAU
Mar 14, 2012RXNREQFDNotice of reexamination request filing date
Mar 14, 2012RXNREQAUNotice of assignment of reexamination request
Mar 14, 2012MRXNReexamination Formalities Notice Mailed
Mar 14, 2012MRXNReexamination Formalities Notice Mailed
Mar 12, 2012RXLITSRReexam Litigation Search Conducted
Mar 9, 2012RXOSUCOrig Req Receipt Corrected
Feb 9, 2012WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
Feb 9, 2012WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
Feb 9, 2012RXOSUBReceipt of Original Ex Parte Reexam Request
Feb 9, 2012RXLITSRReexam Litigation Search Conducted
Feb 9, 2012IDSCInformation Disclosure Statement considered