Jean Friesen et al. v. Harvest International, Inc.
Infringement action filed 16 Apr 2020 in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa and closed 2 Jun 2026, with US6702035B1 asserted. Recorded basis of termination: case transferred.
Case record
- Patent involved
- US6702035B1
- Application no.
- US10/403039
- Case no.
- 1:20-cv-00014
- Verdict cause
- Infringement action
- Court
- S.D. Iowa
- Court level
- District Court
- Case region
- Iowa
- Chief judge
- Helen C. Adams
- Trial level
- First instance
- Filed – Closed
- 16 Apr 2020 – 2 Jun 2026
- Duration
- 2238 days
- Basis of termination
- Case Transferred
- Products & marks
- “UltraPlant” tool bar
- Validity challenges
- None recorded
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Forwardly folding tool bar
A forwardly folding tool bar comprising a center tool bar section positioned rearwardly of a pair of wing hinge tubes with wing tool bar sections being operatively pivotally secured to the outer ends of the wing hinge tubes. The tool bar includes a telescoping tongue including a latching device which prevents an inner tongue tube from sliding rearwardly with respect to an outer tongue tube. The latching device is automatically unlatched when a forwardly extending hitch is pivotally moved with respect to the tongue to a transport position. The tool bar sections are supported by vertically adjustable gauge wheel assemblies.
- Legal status
- Inactive
- Granted
- 9 Mar 2004
- Est. expiry
- 1 Apr 2023
- Validity challenges
- None recorded
- Licences recorded
- None recorded
- Inventors
- FRIESEN, MILFORD E.
- Classification
- A01B73/06A01B73/00
- Prosecution counsel
- THOMTE LAW OFFICE, L.L.C.
- Examiner
- PEZZUTO, ROBERT E.
Parties of record
Jean Friesen
- Core tech
- Not recorded
- Counsel
- William W. Graham
- Firm
- Duncan Green PC
- Also named
- Arlyn Friesen
Harvest International, Inc.
- Core tech
- Not recorded
- Counsel
- Christine Lebron-Dykeman · Glenn L. Johnson
- Firm
- McKee, Voorhees & Sease PLC
Counsel of record
| Attorney | For | Role |
|---|---|---|
| William W. Graham | Jean Friesen | Plaintiff |
| Christine Lebron-Dykeman | Harvest International, Inc. | Defendant |
| Glenn L. Johnson | Harvest International, Inc. | Defendant |
Basis of termination
From the record · verbatim“ORDER of Case Transfer (see Order text). Signed by Judge Linda R Reade on 4/15/2020. (Case electronically transferred to Southern District of Iowa.) (jag) (Entered: 04/15/2020)”
Case 1:20-cv-00014 · S.D. Iowa · closed 2 June 2026
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Frequently asked questions
What is case 1:20-cv-00014?
1:20-cv-00014 is a patent infringement action brought by Jean Friesen against Harvest International, Inc., filed on 16 Apr 2020 in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa. The case closed on 2 June 2026.
Which patent was asserted in 1:20-cv-00014?
US6702035B1 (“Forwardly folding tool bar”), assigned to FRIESEN, ARLYN E., currently inactive. The record also lists “UltraPlant” tool bar.
How was case 1:20-cv-00014 terminated?
The recorded basis of termination is case transferred. The termination text reads: “ORDER of Case Transfer (see Order text). Signed by Judge Linda R Reade on 4/15/2020. (Case electronically transferred to Southern District of Iowa.) (jag) (Entered: 04/15/2020)”
What does transfer mean?
A transfer moves the case to another district rather than deciding it. The action continues there under a new case number.
How long did case 1:20-cv-00014 take?
2238 calendar days, from filing on 16 Apr 2020 to closure on 2 June 2026.
Who were the attorneys and the judge in 1:20-cv-00014?
Chief Judge Helen C. Adams presided. William W. Graham is recorded as counsel for plaintiff Jean Friesen. Christine Lebron-Dykeman and Glenn L. Johnson appear for defendant Harvest International.
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