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Prosecution, PTAB & CAFC
PTAB Proceedings (IPR, PGR, CBM, DER)
None found
Federal Circuit (CAFC)
None found
Terminal Disclaimer
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Prosecution History
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Maintenance Fees
Grant
Aug 11, 2015
3.5-yr
Feb 11, 2019
Paid Aug 30, 2020
7.5-yr
Feb 11, 2023
Paid Jan 21, 2023
11.5-yr
Feb 11, 2027
Expiry
Nov 26, 2034
Entity Status
Small Entity
Expires
Nov 26, 2034 (8.1 yr remaining)
Other
USPTO Event: Expire PatentUSPTO Event: Maintenance Fee Reminder MailedUSPTO Event: Petition to Accept Late Payment of Maintenance Fee Payment Filed
Assignments
AssignmentReel/Frame: 057452/0899Recorded: Sep 10, 2021
From
ROBERT B. BOYETTEInventor
Sep 10, 2021
→
To
ROBERT B. BOYETTE
AssignmentReel/Frame: 057487/0854Recorded: Sep 15, 2021
From
ROBERT B. BOYETTEInventor
Sep 13, 2021
MARK E. KOLBInventor
Sep 13, 2021
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To
TONAL SYSTEMS, INC.
Security InterestReel/Frame: 073255/0161Recorded: Oct 24, 2025
From
TONAL SYSTEMS, INC.
Sep 30, 2025
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To
CUSTOMERS BANK
Security InterestReel/Frame: 075306/0212Recorded: Mar 31, 2026
From
TONAL SYSTEMS, INC.
Mar 31, 2026
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To
HERCULES CAPITAL, INC., AS AGENT