Industry Sector
Plumbing/Sanitary Fixtures — US PTAB Patent Cases
2 decisions indexed
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patent instituted
Fluidmaster, Inc. v.Danco, Inc. et al.
· IPR2024-00634
Fluidmaster successfully moved forward with its IPR challenge against Danco's patent (9103105) regarding toilet fill valves. The Board granted institution on multiple grounds, setting the stage for a full trial to determine if the claims are unpatentable over prior art combinations.
patent Final Written Decision
Fluidmaster, Inc. v.Danco, Inc. et al.
· IPR2024-00634
The PTAB found 16 claims unpatentable over prior art references, primarily based on obviousness (35 U.S.C. § 103). The Board upheld its construction of 'integrally molded with' as 'molded together as a single structure.'
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