90/014,916System and Method for Using a Network of Thermostats as Tool to Verify Peak Demand Reduction8,412,488Closed
Status
Reexamination Certificate Issued
Requester
Unknown
Requester Law Firm
Requested By
Third Party
Patent Owner
P.O. Law Firm
Reexam History (63 events)
Aug 3, 2026REEXInput Issue Number and Issue Date for Reexamination
Jul 14, 2026RXPUBSReexam Forwarded to Office of Publications
May 26, 2026MRNRCRX - Mail Notice of Intent to Issue a Reexam Certificate
Jan 21, 2026J507Court Processing Terminated
Jan 21, 2026JA01Decision by CAFC - Affirmed
Jul 9, 2024J502Appeal to Court of Appeals
May 10, 2024RXBDAFPTAB Decision - Affirmance
May 8, 2024MAPHTMail PTAB Oral Hearing Transcript
May 8, 2024APHTPTAB Oral Hearing Transcript
Apr 22, 2024APHCHearing Completed
Apr 3, 2024MAPGVHMail Decision Granting Video Hearing
Apr 2, 2024APGVHDecision Granting Video Hearing
Apr 2, 2024APCVHConfirmation of Video Hearing
Mar 6, 2024APCHConfirmation of Hearing by Appellant
Feb 15, 2024APNH.CANotification Of Appeal Hearing- Silicon Valley, CA
Jan 31, 2024AP_DK_MDocketing Notice Mailed to Appellant
Jan 30, 2024APASAssignment of Appeal Number
Jan 26, 2024APWDAppeal Awaiting PTAB Docketing
Jan 25, 2024RXBPAIReexam Forwarded to PTAB
Jan 16, 2024RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Jan 16, 2024RXRQOHRequest for Oral Hearing
Nov 16, 2023MRAEARX - Mail Examiners Answer
May 4, 2023RXAPBRAppeal Brief Review Complete
May 2, 2023RXAPBRAppeal Brief Review Complete
Mar 3, 2023RXN/APNotice of Appeal Filed
Mar 3, 2023RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Feb 2, 2023MRADVRX - Mail Reexam - Advisory Action (or Supplemental)
Jan 5, 2023RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Jan 5, 2023RXAAF.Response to Final Filed (or Ready for Examiner Action)
Nov 30, 2022MRXG.RX - Mail Extension of Time Period for Response Granted
Nov 29, 2022RXRQ/TRequest for Extension of Time
Nov 29, 2022RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Oct 5, 2022MRXFRRX - Mail Final Rejection
Sep 13, 2022RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Sep 13, 2022RXA...Response after Non-Final Action
Jul 14, 2022MR.NFRX - Mail Reexam Non-Final Action
Mar 30, 2022PA..Change in Power of Attorney (May Include Associate POA)
Mar 30, 2022RXFWDXDate Forwarded to Examiner
Mar 29, 2022C.ADCorrespondence Address Change
Mar 28, 2022RCCPRX - Concurrent Proceedings Notice
Mar 28, 2022RXPA..Change in Power of Attorney (May Include Associate POA)
Mar 28, 2022RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Feb 15, 2022NRX.Notice of Reexam Published in Official Gazette
Jan 28, 2022MREXORX - Mail Ex Parte Request for Reexamination Granted
Dec 13, 2021MRPWPRX - Mail Pilot Waiver Program - Ex Parte Interview Summary
Dec 9, 2021MRXNReexamination Formalities Notice Mailed
Dec 9, 2021MRXNReexamination Formalities Notice Mailed
Dec 9, 2021DOCKCase Docketed to Examiner in GAU
Dec 8, 2021RXNREQAUNotice of assignment of reexamination request
Dec 8, 2021FTFIFITF set to NO - revise initial setting
Dec 8, 2021RXPCOMCompletion of Preprocessing - Released to Assigned GAU
Dec 8, 2021RXTTLRPTTitle Report
Dec 8, 2021RXNREQFDNotice of reexamination request filing date
Dec 3, 2021BIG.Entity Status Set To Undiscounted (Initial Default Setting or Status Change)
Dec 3, 2021RXOSUB.RReexamination requested by third party requester
Dec 3, 2021RXAF/DRReexam - Affidavit(s), Declaration(s) and/or Exhibit(s) Filed by Third Party Requester
Dec 3, 2021RXLITSRReexam Litigation Search Conducted
Dec 3, 2021RXRLFReExam Litigation Found
Dec 3, 2021PRXRParalegal Reexam Review Complete
Dec 3, 2021RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Dec 3, 2021RXIDS.Information Disclosure Statement Filed
Dec 3, 2021RXAF/DAffidavit(s), Declaration(s) and/or Exhibit(s) Filed
Dec 3, 2021RXOSUBReceipt of Original Ex Parte Reexam Request
Prosecution, PTAB & CAFC
PTAB Proceedings (IPR, PGR, CBM, DER)
IPR2021-00409IPR — Institution Denied
Petitioner
Google LLC
Petition Filed
Jan 11, 2021
Institution
Jul 22, 2021
Federal Circuit (CAFC)
Affirmed
Appeal Filed
Jul 9, 2024
Decision
Jan 21, 2026
Terminal Disclaimer
Filed — ApprovedDec 4, 2012
Prosecution History
| Date | Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2012 | P574 | PARALEGAL OR ELECTRONIC TERMINAL DISCLAIMER APPROVED |
| Dec 4, 2012 | DIST | Terminal Disclaimer Filed |
Maintenance Fees
Grant
Apr 2, 2013
3.5-yr
Oct 2, 2016
7.5-yr
Oct 2, 2020
Paid Aug 20, 2020
11.5-yr
Oct 2, 2024
Paid Oct 1, 2024
Expiry
Mar 1, 2032
Entity Status
Large Entity
Expires
Mar 1, 2032 (5.9 yr remaining)
Assignments
AssignmentReel/Frame: 027967/0258Recorded: Mar 30, 2012
From
SCOTT DOUGLAS HUBLOUInventor
Jul 22, 2010
JOHN DOUGLAS STEINBERGInventor
Jul 22, 2010
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ECOFACTOR, INC.