Infringement action filed 20 Jan 2023 in the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut and closed 13 Jul 2023, with 4 patents asserted. Recorded basis of termination: voluntary dismissal.
A cleaning apparatus includes a connection part rotatably mounted to a rotatable member. The connection part is in the form of a disc 36 of plastics material, with a central cavity with four radial passages extending therefrom leading to nozzles for steam to pass therethrough for cleaning purposes. In use the disc is rotated at a required speed to, for instance, clean a conveyor.
A portable conveyor cleaning assembly with adjustable first and second end assemblies selectively mountable on respective sides of different width conveyors. A carriage is movable reciprocally over the conveyor to direct a cleaning fluid onto the conveyor, with the degree of reciprocal movement being adjustable to suit a particular conveyor.
The docket lists 4 asserted patents. Full bibliographic detail, drawings and prosecution history for the remaining 2 asserted patents are one query away in Eureka.
3:23-cv-00077 is a patent infringement action brought by Crossford International, LLC against Keith Handy Design, Ltd., filed on 20 Jan 2023 in the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut. The case closed on 13 July 2023.
Which patents were asserted in 3:23-cv-00077?
US10150623B2 (“Cleaning apparatus”), assigned to HANDY, KEITH DAVID, currently active; US7784476B2 (“Portable conveyor cleaning assembly”), assigned to HANDY, KEITH DAVID, currently active; US9248975B2 (“Cleaning apparatus”), assigned to HANDY, KEITH DAVID; US10604354B2 (“Treatment method”), assigned to HANDY, KEITH DAVID. The record also lists Cleaning apparatus, Portable conveyor cleaning assembly and Treatment method.
How was case 3:23-cv-00077 terminated?
The recorded basis of termination is voluntary dismissal. The termination text reads: "ORDER granting Notice ofVoluntaryDismissalfiled by GoodwayTechnologies Corporation, Crossford International, LLC"
What does voluntary dismissal mean?
A voluntary dismissal is one the plaintiff asks for rather than one the court imposes. Where both sides stipulate to it, it commonly signals a settlement that is not filed on the public docket.
How long did case 3:23-cv-00077 take?
174 calendar days, from filing on 20 Jan 2023 to closure on 13 July 2023.
Who were the attorneys and the judge in 3:23-cv-00077?
Todd S. Sharinn is recorded as counsel for plaintiff Crossford International.
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