Status
Reexam Assigned to Examiner for Determination
Requester
Unknown
Requester Law Firm
Requested By
Third Party
Patent OwnerInferred
P.O. Law Firm
Unknown
Reexam History (17 events)
Jul 21, 2026DOCKCase Docketed to Examiner in GAU
Jul 21, 2026COMPApplication Is Now Complete
Jul 21, 2026MRXNReexamination Formalities Notice Mailed
Jul 21, 2026MRXNReexamination Formalities Notice Mailed
Jul 20, 2026RXC.ADRReexam - Correspondence Address Change for Third Party Requester
Jul 20, 2026RXPCOMCompletion of Preprocessing - Released to Assigned GAU
Jul 14, 2026PRXRParalegal Reexam Review Complete
Jul 14, 2026RXRLFReExam Litigation Found
Jul 14, 2026RXLITSRReexam Litigation Search Conducted
Jul 14, 2026FTFIFITF set to NO - revise initial setting
Jul 13, 2026RXOSUBReceipt of Original Ex Parte Reexam Request
Jul 13, 2026RXAF/DRReexam - Affidavit(s), Declaration(s) and/or Exhibit(s) Filed by Third Party Requester
Jul 13, 2026RXIDS.RReexam - Information Disclosure Statement Filed by Third Party Requester
Jul 13, 2026RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Jul 13, 2026RXPA..RReexam - Change in Power of Attorney (May Include Associate POA) for Third Party Requester
Jul 13, 2026BIG.Entity Status Set To Undiscounted (Initial Default Setting or Status Change)
Jul 13, 2026RXOSUB.RReexamination requested by third party requester
Prosecution, PTAB & CAFC
PTAB Proceedings (IPR, PGR, CBM, DER)
None found
Federal Circuit (CAFC)
None found
Terminal Disclaimer
Filed — ApprovedMar 8, 2010
Prosecution History
| Date | Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2010 | P574 | PARALEGAL OR ELECTRONIC TERMINAL DISCLAIMER APPROVED |
| Mar 8, 2010 | DIST | Terminal Disclaimer Filed |
Maintenance Fees
Grant
Jun 14, 2011
3.5-yr
Dec 14, 2014
7.5-yr
Dec 14, 2018
Paid Nov 15, 2018
11.5-yr
Dec 14, 2022
Paid Nov 16, 2022
Expiry
May 16, 2029
Entity Status
Large Entity
Expires
May 16, 2029 (2.8 yr remaining)
Term Adjustment
+808 days (~2.2 yr)
Assignments
AssignmentReel/Frame: 019044/0683Recorded: Feb 28, 2007
From
RICK WILLIAM BERLAGEInventor
Feb 22, 2007
ERIC WADE CLERInventor
Feb 22, 2007
THOMAS LYNN GRILLInventor
Feb 22, 2007
LUCAS ADAM KNAPPInventor
Feb 21, 2007
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