Status
Reexamination Certificate Issued
Requester
Unknown
Requester Law Firm
Requested By
Third Party
Patent OwnerInferred
P.O. Law Firm
Reexam History (30 events)
Dec 4, 2021CCRDYApplication ready for PDX access by participating foreign offices
Dec 3, 2021REEXInput Issue Number and Issue Date for Reexamination
Nov 23, 2021RXPUBSReexam Forwarded to Office of Publications
Nov 22, 2021MRNRCRX - Mail Notice of Intent to Issue a Reexam Certificate
Oct 27, 2021PA..Change in Power of Attorney (May Include Associate POA)
Oct 26, 2021C.ADCorrespondence Address Change
Oct 20, 2021RXPA..Change in Power of Attorney (May Include Associate POA)
Oct 20, 2021RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Oct 20, 2021RXA...Response after Non-Final Action
Aug 20, 2021MR.NFRX - Mail Reexam Non-Final Action
Jul 29, 2021RXFWDXDate Forwarded to Examiner
Jun 22, 2021NRX.Notice of Reexam Published in Official Gazette
May 18, 2021MREXORX - Mail Ex Parte Request for Reexamination Granted
Apr 29, 2021MRXNReexamination Formalities Notice Mailed
Apr 29, 2021MRXNReexamination Formalities Notice Mailed
Apr 26, 2021RXTTLRPTTitle Report
Apr 22, 2021DOCKCase Docketed to Examiner in GAU
Apr 21, 2021SMALApplicant Has Filed a Verified Statement of Small Entity Status in Compliance with 37 CFR 1.27
Apr 21, 2021RXPCOMCompletion of Preprocessing - Released to Assigned GAU
Apr 21, 2021RXNREQFDNotice of reexamination request filing date
Apr 21, 2021RXNREQAUNotice of assignment of reexamination request
Apr 21, 2021RXLITSRReexam Litigation Search Conducted
Apr 21, 2021FTFIFITF set to NO - revise initial setting
Apr 13, 2021PRXRParalegal Reexam Review Complete
Apr 9, 2021WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
Apr 9, 2021RXOSUB.RReexamination requested by third party requester
Apr 9, 2021RXOSUBReceipt of Original Ex Parte Reexam Request
Apr 9, 2021RXIDS.RReexam - Information Disclosure Statement Filed by Third Party Requester
Apr 9, 2021RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Apr 9, 2021BIG.Entity Status Set To Undiscounted (Initial Default Setting or Status Change)
Prosecution, PTAB & CAFC
PTAB Proceedings (IPR, PGR, CBM, DER)
IPR2020-00728IPR — Institution Denied
Petitioner
U.S. Venture, Inc.
Petition Filed
Mar 26, 2020
Institution
Oct 1, 2020
IPR2019-01445IPR — Institution Denied
Petitioner
Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. et al.
Petition Filed
Aug 2, 2019
Institution
Jan 22, 2020
Federal Circuit (CAFC)
None found
Terminal Disclaimer
Filed — ApprovedAug 26, 2015
Prosecution History
| Date | Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2015 | P574 | PARALEGAL OR ELECTRONIC TERMINAL DISCLAIMER APPROVED |
| Aug 29, 2015 | P574 | PARALEGAL OR ELECTRONIC TERMINAL DISCLAIMER APPROVED |
| Aug 26, 2015 | DIST | Terminal Disclaimer Filed |
| Aug 26, 2015 | DIST | Terminal Disclaimer Filed |
Maintenance Fees
Grant
Dec 8, 2015
3.5-yr
Jun 8, 2019
Paid Jun 10, 2019
7.5-yr
Jun 8, 2023
11.5-yr
Jun 8, 2027
Expiry
Mar 9, 2034
Entity Status
Large Entity
Expires
Mar 9, 2034 (8 yr remaining)
Term Adjustment
+688 days (~1.9 yr)
Other
USPTO Event: Expire PatentUSPTO Event: Maintenance Fee Reminder Mailed
Assignments
AssignmentReel/Frame: 042851/0666Recorded: Jun 28, 2017
From
LARRY D MATTINGLYInventor
Dec 18, 2009
STEVEN M VANDERBURInventor
Dec 18, 2009
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To
MCE BLENDING, LLC
MergerReel/Frame: 042851/0743Recorded: Jun 28, 2017
From
MCE BLENDING, LLC
Jul 1, 2010
→
To
SUNOCO PARTNERS BUTANE BLENDING LLC
MergerReel/Frame: 031131/0172Recorded: Aug 31, 2013
From
SUNOCO PARTNERS BUTANE BLENDING LLC
Jul 3, 2013
→
To
SUNOCO PARTNERS MARKETING & TERMINALS L.P.