90/015,878Systems And Methods For Balancing UPS Output Voltages During Transitions Between Operating Modes9,531,288Open

Status

Reexam - Request Ready for Ex Parte Action

Filed

Jan 9, 2026

Last Updated

Apr 27, 2026

Examiner

My Trang Ton

Art Unit

3992

Requester Law Firm

Kirkland & Ellis, LLP

Requested By

Third Party

Sector (CPC)

HElectrical & Electronic
H02Power Generation & Distribution
H02JPower Supply Circuits

USPC

307Electrical Transmission Or Interconnection Systems

Reexam History (26 events)

Apr 27, 2026RXFWDXDate Forwarded to Examiner
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Feb 20, 2026PA..Change in Power of Attorney (May Include Associate POA)
Jan 26, 2026MRXNReexamination Formalities Notice Mailed
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Jan 26, 2026DOCKCase Docketed to Examiner in GAU
Jan 26, 2026COMPApplication Is Now Complete
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Jan 23, 2026RXTTLRPTTitle Report
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Jan 23, 2026RXNREQAUNotice of assignment of reexamination request
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Jan 16, 2026PRXRParalegal Reexam Review Complete
Jan 16, 2026FTFIFITF set to NO - revise initial setting
Jan 9, 2026RXRLFReExam Litigation Found
Jan 9, 2026RXPA..RReexam - Change in Power of Attorney (May Include Associate POA) for Third Party Requester
Jan 9, 2026RXOSUB.RReexamination requested by third party requester
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Prosecution, PTAB & CAFC

PTAB Proceedings (IPR, PGR, CBM, DER)

None found

Federal Circuit (CAFC)

None found

Terminal Disclaimer

None found

Prosecution History

None found

Maintenance Fees

Grant
Dec 27, 2016
3.5-yr
Jun 27, 2020
Paid Jun 29, 2020
7.5-yr
Jun 27, 2024
Paid Jun 27, 2024
11.5-yr
Jun 27, 2028
Expiry
Apr 6, 2035

Entity Status

Large Entity

Expires

Apr 6, 2035 (9 yr remaining)

Term Adjustment

+509 days (~1.4 yr)

Assignments

201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025FiledTERRY D. BUSHBRIAN P. HEBERRUSSELL E. JR. SHETLERLIEBERT CORPORATIONJPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS COLLATERAL AGENTJPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS COLLATERAL AGENTVERTIV CORPORATIONN.A. CITIBANKDATA POWERWORKS LLCELECTRICAL RELIABILITY SERVICES, INC.Security InterestJPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.ReleaseTHE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY N.A.ReleaseELECTRICAL RELIABILITY SERVICES, INC.Security InterestN.A. CITIBANKReleaseJPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.ReleaseUMB BANK, N.A.Release
AssignmentReel/Frame: 031727/0362Recorded: Dec 6, 2013

From

TERRY D. BUSHInventor
Nov 14, 2013
BRIAN P. HEBERInventor
Nov 14, 2013
RUSSELL E. JR. SHETLERInventor
Nov 14, 2013

To

LIEBERT CORPORATION

OtherReel/Frame: 040797/0615Recorded: Dec 2, 2016

From

ALBER CORP.
Nov 30, 2016
ASCO POWER TECHNOLOGIES, L.P.
Nov 30, 2016
AVOCENT CORPORATION
Nov 30, 2016
AVOCENT FREMONT, LLC
Nov 30, 2016
AVOCENT HUNTSVILLE, LLC
Nov 30, 2016
AVOCENT REDMOND CORP.
Nov 30, 2016
ELECTRICAL RELIABILITY SERVICES, INC.
Nov 30, 2016
EMERSON NETWORK POWER, ENERGY SYSTEMS, NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Nov 30, 2016
LIEBERT CORPORATION
Nov 30, 2016
LIEBERT NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Nov 30, 2016
NORTHERN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Nov 30, 2016

To

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS COLLATERAL AGENT

OtherReel/Frame: 040783/0148Recorded: Dec 1, 2016

From

ALBER CORP.
Nov 30, 2016
ASCO POWER TECHNOLOGIES, L.P.
Nov 30, 2016
AVOCENT CORPORATION
Nov 30, 2016
AVOCENT FREMONT, LLC
Nov 30, 2016
AVOCENT HUNTSVILLE, LLC
Nov 30, 2016
AVOCENT REDMOND CORP.
Nov 30, 2016
ELECTRICAL RELIABILITY SERVICES, INC.
Nov 30, 2016
EMERSON NETWORK POWER, ENERGY SYSTEMS, NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Nov 30, 2016
LIEBERT CORPORATION
Nov 30, 2016
LIEBERT NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Nov 30, 2016
NORTHERN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Nov 30, 2016

To

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS COLLATERAL AGENT

Name ChangeReel/Frame: 047013/0116Recorded: Sep 5, 2018

From

LIEBERT CORPORATION
Aug 6, 2018

To

VERTIV CORPORATION

Security InterestReel/Frame: 049415/0262Recorded: Jun 10, 2019

From

ELECTRICAL RELIABILITY SERVICES, INC.
May 13, 2019
VERTIV CORPORATION
May 13, 2019
VERTIV ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC.
May 13, 2019
VERTIV IT SYSTEMS, INC.
May 13, 2019
VERTIV NORTH AMERICA, INC.
May 13, 2019

To

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.

OtherReel/Frame: 052076/0874Recorded: Mar 3, 2020

From

ELECTRICAL RELIABILITY SERVICES, INC.
Mar 2, 2020
ENERGY LABS, INC.
Mar 2, 2020
VERTIV CORPORATION
Mar 2, 2020
VERTIV IT SYSTEMS, INC.
Mar 2, 2020

To

N.A. CITIBANK

ReleaseReel/Frame: 052065/0666Recorded: Mar 2, 2020

From

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
Mar 2, 2020

To

VERTIV CORPORATION (F/K/A ALBER CORP.)

ReleaseReel/Frame: 052071/0913Recorded: Mar 2, 2020

From

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY N.A.
Mar 2, 2020

To

VERTIV CORPORATION

Security InterestReel/Frame: 057923/0782Recorded: Oct 26, 2021

From

ELECTRICAL RELIABILITY SERVICES, INC.
Oct 22, 2021
ENERGY LABS, INC.
Oct 22, 2021
VERTIV CORPORATION
Oct 22, 2021
VERTIV IT SYSTEMS, INC.
Oct 22, 2021

To

UMB BANK, N.A., AS COLLATERAL AGENT

ReleaseReel/Frame: 069772/0109Recorded: Jan 7, 2025

From

N.A. CITIBANK
Dec 23, 2024

To

VERTIV CORPORATION

ReleaseReel/Frame: 069771/0893Recorded: Jan 7, 2025

From

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
Dec 23, 2024

To

VERTIV CORPORATION

ReleaseReel/Frame: 069772/0139Recorded: Jan 7, 2025

From

UMB BANK, N.A.
Dec 30, 2024

To

VERTIV CORPORATION

AssignmentReel/Frame: 070289/0670Recorded: Feb 21, 2025

From

VERTIV CORPORATION
Dec 31, 2024

To

DATA POWERWORKS LLC