Status
Reexamination Certificate Issued
Requester
Requester Law Firm
Not named in the record
Requested By
Third Party
Patent Owner
Patent Owner Law Firm
Reexam History (44 events)
Sep 3, 2013MREXNRX - Mail Examiner Interview Summary Record
Sep 3, 2013REEXInput Issue Number and Issue Date for Reexamination
Aug 26, 2013RXPUBSReexam Forwarded to Office of Publications
Aug 21, 2013RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Aug 16, 2013MRNRCRX - Mail Notice of Intent to Issue a Reexam Certificate
Jul 25, 2013RXC.ADRReexam - Correspondence Address Change for Third Party Requester
Jul 25, 2013RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Jul 24, 2013RXC.ADRReexam - Correspondence Address Change for Third Party Requester
Jul 10, 2013RXLITSRReexam Litigation Search Conducted
Jul 1, 2013RXAF/DAffidavit(s), Declaration(s) and/or Exhibit(s) Filed
Jul 1, 2013WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
Jul 1, 2013RXIDS.Information Disclosure Statement Filed
Jul 1, 2013RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Jul 1, 2013RXA...Response after Non-Final Action
Jul 1, 2013IDSCInformation Disclosure Statement considered
Jun 21, 2013MREXNRX - Mail Examiner Interview Summary Record
May 1, 2013MRXG.RX - Mail Extension of Time Period for Response Granted
Apr 29, 2013RXRQ/TRequest for Extension of Time
Apr 29, 2013RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Mar 29, 2013MR.NFRX - Mail Reexam Non-Final Action
Oct 11, 2012RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Oct 11, 2012RXRR.TTimely Requestor's Reply to an Owner's Statement
Sep 10, 2012RXOR.TTimely Owner Statement in Response to Order
Sep 10, 2012RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Aug 14, 2012C.ADCorrespondence Address Change
Aug 14, 2012PA..Change in Power of Attorney (May Include Associate POA)
Aug 1, 2012RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Aug 1, 2012RXPA..Change in Power of Attorney (May Include Associate POA)
Jul 3, 2012NRX.Notice of Reexam Published in Official Gazette
Jun 18, 2012DOCKCase Docketed to Examiner in GAU
Jun 4, 2012DOCKCase Docketed to Examiner in GAU
May 31, 2012MRXNReexamination Formalities Notice Mailed
May 31, 2012MRXNReexamination Formalities Notice Mailed
May 30, 2012RXNREQFDNotice of reexamination request filing date
May 30, 2012RXNREQAUNotice of assignment of reexamination request
May 30, 2012RXPCOMCompletion of Preprocessing - Released to Assigned GAU
May 30, 2012RXTTLRPTTitle Report
May 24, 2012RXC/SRCertificate of Service
May 24, 2012RXOSUCOrig Req Receipt Corrected
May 24, 2012RXOSUB.RReexamination requested by third party requester
May 9, 2012RXLITSRReexam Litigation Search Conducted
May 8, 2012WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
May 8, 2012RXOSUBReceipt of Original Ex Parte Reexam Request
May 8, 2012RXIDS.Information Disclosure Statement Filed
Prosecution, PTAB & CAFC
PTAB Proceedings (IPR, PGR, CBM, DER)
None found
Federal Circuit (CAFC)
None found
Terminal Disclaimer
Filed — ApprovedSep 9, 2008
Prosecution History
| Date | Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2008 | P574 | PARALEGAL OR ELECTRONIC TERMINAL DISCLAIMER APPROVED |
| Sep 9, 2008 | DIST | Terminal Disclaimer Filed |
Maintenance Fees
Grant
Mar 31, 2009
3.5-yr
Sep 30, 2012
7.5-yr
Sep 30, 2016
11.5-yr
Sep 30, 2020
Expiry
Jan 22, 2028
Entity Status
Large Entity
Expires
Jan 22, 2028 (1.8 yr remaining)
Other
USPTO Event: Expire PatentUSPTO Event: Maintenance Fee Reminder Mailed
Assignments
AssignmentReel/Frame: 020771/0789Recorded: Apr 8, 2008
From
ANGELA L. PORTERInventor
Apr 8, 2008
DAVID R. PORTERInventor
Apr 8, 2008
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To
FURMINATOR, INC.
OtherReel/Frame: 021523/0263Recorded: Sep 12, 2008
From
FURMINATOR, INC.
Sep 10, 2008
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To
CAPITALSOUTH PARTNERS SBIC FUND III, L.P.
OtherReel/Frame: 021511/0709Recorded: Sep 11, 2008
From
FURMINATOR, INC. (F/K/A FM ACQUISITION CORP.)
Sep 10, 2008
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To
FIFTH THIRD BANK
Name ChangeReel/Frame: 021511/0001Recorded: Sep 10, 2008
From
FM ACQUISITION CORP
Sep 10, 2008
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To
FURMINATOR, INC.
AssignmentReel/Frame: 021502/0717Recorded: Sep 10, 2008
From
FURGOPET, INC.
Sep 10, 2008
FURMINATOR, INC.
Sep 10, 2008
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To
FM ACQUISITION CORP
MergerReel/Frame: 027741/0132Recorded: Feb 22, 2012
From
FURMINATOR, INC.
Dec 22, 2011
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To
UNITED PET GROUP, INC.
ReleaseReel/Frame: 027628/0985Recorded: Jan 31, 2012
From
CAPITAL SOUTH PARTNERS FUND II LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Dec 22, 2011
CAPITALSOUTH PARTNERS SBIC FUND III, L.P.
Dec 22, 2011
EAGLE FUND I, L.P.
Dec 22, 2011
EAGLE FUND II, L.P.
Dec 22, 2011
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To
FURMINATOR, INC.
ReleaseReel/Frame: 027513/0621Recorded: Jan 11, 2012
From
FIFTH THIRD BANK
Dec 22, 2011
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To
FURMINATOR, INC.
OtherReel/Frame: 027775/0165Recorded: Feb 28, 2012
From
UNITED PET GROUP, INC.
Jan 31, 2012
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To
WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
OtherReel/Frame: 027756/0688Recorded: Feb 24, 2012
From
UNITED PET GROUP, INC.
Jan 31, 2012
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To
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
MergerReel/Frame: 036361/0159Recorded: Aug 19, 2015
From
SPECTRUM BRANDS, INC.
Nov 30, 2014
UNITED PET GROUP, INC.
Nov 30, 2014
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To
SPECTRUM BRANDS, INC.
Security InterestReel/Frame: 036131/0272Recorded: Jul 20, 2015
From
SPECTRUM BRANDS, INC.
Jun 23, 2015
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To
DEUTSCHE BANK AG NEW YORK BRANCH, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
ReleaseReel/Frame: 036102/0001Recorded: Jul 14, 2015
From
WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS COLLATERAL TRUSTEE
Jun 23, 2015
→
To
APPLICA CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.
ReleaseReel/Frame: 036052/0845Recorded: Jul 2, 2015
From
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS AGENT
Jun 23, 2015
→
To
RUSSELL HOBBS, INC.
Security InterestReel/Frame: 046301/0425Recorded: Jun 5, 2018
From
DEUTSCHE BANK AG NEW YORK BRANCH
Jun 1, 2018
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To
ROYAL BANK OF CANADA