Infringement action filed 14 Aug 2024 in the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina and closed 12 May 2026, with 5 patents asserted. Recorded basis of termination: dismissed with prejudice.
The present disclosure relates to an insert and system of installing the same. The insert includes a tapered core and a cylinder. The core releasably secures to an installation device which includes a depth stop or a depth control to control the installation depth of the insert. The insert may be provided in a tray that allows for easier handling of the inserts and installation thereof in installation holes, for example in a hydraulic manifold. In some cases, the core includes a threaded hole to releasably secure the insert to the installation device, thus allowing the installation device to pull the core into the cylinder. The core and cylinder may be made of metallic materials such as steels, steel alloys and others. In some cases the insert can withstand blow out pressures of 40,000 psi or higher.
The present disclosure relates to an insert and system of installing the same. The insert includes a tapered core and a cylinder. The core releasably secures to an installation device which includes a depth stop or a depth control to control the installation depth of the insert. The insert may be provided in a tray that allows for easier handling of the inserts and installation thereof in installation holes, for example in a hydraulic manifold. In some cases, the core includes a threaded hole to releasably secure the insert to the installation device, thus allowing the installation device to pull the core into the cylinder. The core and cylinder may be made of metallic materials such as steels, steel alloys and others. In some cases the insert can withstand blow out pressures of 40,000 psi or higher.
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Outcome
Basis of termination
From the record · verbatim
"IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED by and between the parties and their respective counsel that the above-captioned actions are voluntarily dismissed, with prejudice, pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(ii). Each party will bear its own attorneys fees and costs."
Case 6:24-cv-04453 · D.S.C. · closed 12 May 2026
Source: case record, verbatim. The quoted paragraph is the basis-of-termination text as filed.
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6:24-cv-04453 is a patent infringement action brought by Engineered Inserts & Systems Inc against baier & michels GmbH & Co KG, filed on 14 Aug 2024 in the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina. The case closed on 12 May 2026.
Which patents were asserted in 6:24-cv-04453?
US11685029B2 (“System and method for installing a manifold plug”), assigned to ENGINEERED INSERTS & SYSTEMS, INC., currently active; US11878397B2 (“System and method for installing a manifold plug”), assigned to ENGINEERED INSERTS & SYSTEMS, INC., currently active; US12103147B2 (“System and method for installing a manifold plug”), assigned to ENGINEERED INSERTS & SYSTEMS, INC.; US10040182B2 (“System and method for installing a manifold plug”), assigned to ENGINEERED INSERTS & SYSTEMS, INC.; US12097598B2 (“System and method for installing a manifold plug”), assigned to ENGINEERED INSERTS & SYSTEMS, INC.. The record also lists b&m-KL Plugs®.
How was case 6:24-cv-04453 terminated?
The recorded basis of termination is dismissed with prejudice. The termination text reads: "IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED by and between the parties and their respective counsel that the above-captioned actions are voluntarily dismissed, with prejudice, pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(ii). Each party will bear its own attorneys fees and costs."
What does dismissal with prejudice mean?
A dismissal with prejudice permanently ends the claims that were filed, so the same claims cannot be brought again against that defendant. It is the usual form when the parties have settled.
How long did case 6:24-cv-04453 take?
636 calendar days, from filing on 14 Aug 2024 to closure on 12 May 2026.
Who were the attorneys and the judge in 6:24-cv-04453?
Chief Judge Donald C Coggins Jr presided. Jason Alan Pittman, Jonathan Adam Winter and Thomas Christian Hughes are recorded as counsel for plaintiff Engineered Inserts & Systems. Beattie B Ashmore, Calvin Pasquale Griffith, Michael A. Oblon, Patrick J Norton and Robert Levent Herguner appear for defendant baier & michels GmbH & Co KG.
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