Healthness, LLC v. Polar Electro, Inc.
Infringement action filed 1 Mar 2023 in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and closed 12 Jul 2023, with 2 patents asserted. Recorded basis of termination: voluntary dismissal.
Case record
- Patents involved
- US6445298B1US6696957B2
- Case no.
- 1:23-cv-01762
- Verdict cause
- Infringement action
- Court
- S.D.N.Y.
- Court level
- District Court
- Case region
- New York
- Chief judge
- Vernon S. Broderick
- Trial level
- First instance
- Filed – Closed
- 1 Mar 2023 – 12 Jul 2023
- Duration
- 133 days
- Basis of termination
- Voluntary dismissal
- Products & marks
- System and method for remotely monitoring movement of individuals
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System and method for remotely monitoring movement of individuals
A system and method for remotely ascertaining movement or non-movement of an individual in order to determine a possible emergency condition. The system includes a plurality of base systems, a central monitoring system, and a plurality of client systems. Each base system is associated with a site to be monitored and includes at least one monitoring device for generating information in response to detected movement of an individual. The central monitoring system is remotely located from the base systems and is coupled thereto for receiving the generated information. The central monitoring system includes a database for storing and retrieving at least a portion of the generated information from each base system. Each client system is remotely located from the base systems and central monitoring system and is couplable to the central monitoring system for retrieving at least a portion of the stored information in the database. In this manner, the client system is able to determine the condition of the individual in a non-intrusive manner. The system can also be used in an alarm mode to determine when unauthorized persons have entered the site.
- Legal status
- Inactive
- Granted
- 3 Sep 2002
- Est. expiry
- 21 Dec 2020
- Validity challenges
- None recorded
- Licences recorded
- None recorded
- Inventors
- SHEPHER, ISAAC
- Classification
- G08B13/194G08B13/196G08B13/189G08B25/08G08B13/19
- Prosecution counsel
- AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD, LLP
- Examiner
- WU, DANIEL J.
System and method for remotely monitoring movement of individuals
A system and method for remotely ascertaining movement or non-movement of an individual in order to determine a possible emergency condition. The system includes a plurality of base systems, a central monitoring system, and a plurality of client systems. Each base system is associated with a site to be monitored and includes at least one monitoring device for generating information in response to detected movement of an individual. The central monitoring system is remotely located from the base systems and is coupled thereto for receiving the generated information. The central monitoring system includes a database for storing and retrieving at least a portion of the generated information from each base system. Each client system is remotely located from the base systems and central monitoring system and is couplable to the central monitoring system for retrieving at least a portion of the stored information in the database. In this manner, the client system is able to determine the condition of the individual in a non-intrusive manner. The system can also be used in an alarm mode to determine when unauthorized persons have entered the site.
- Legal status
- Inactive
- Granted
- 24 Feb 2004
- Est. expiry
- 21 Dec 2020
- Validity challenges
- None recorded
- Licences recorded
- None recorded
- Inventors
- SHEPHER, ISAAC
- Classification
- G08B13/19G08B13/194G08B13/189G08B13/196G08B25/08
- Prosecution counsel
- AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD, LLP
- Examiner
- WU, DANIEL J.
Parties of record
Healthness, LLC
- Core tech
- G08B13/194G08B13/196G08B13/189G08B25/08
- Counsel
- Andrew S. Curfman
- Firm
- Sand, Sebolt & Wernow Co., LPA
Polar Electro, Inc.
- Core tech
- Not recorded
- Counsel
- Not recorded
- Firm
- Not recorded
Counsel of record
| Attorney | For | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew S. Curfman | Healthness, LLC | Plaintiff |
Basis of termination
From the record · verbatim“Now comes Plaintiff Healthness LLC, by and through its counsel, pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A)(i), and hereby voluntarily dismisses all of the claims asserted against Defendant Polar Electro Inc. in the within action WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Polar Electro Inc. has not served an answer or a motion for summary judgment.”
Case 1:23-cv-01762 · S.D.N.Y. · closed 12 July 2023
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Frequently asked questions
What is case 1:23-cv-01762?
1:23-cv-01762 is a patent infringement action brought by Healthness, LLC against Polar Electro, Inc., filed on 1 Mar 2023 in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. The case closed on 12 July 2023.
Which patents were asserted in 1:23-cv-01762?
US6445298B1 (“System and method for remotely monitoring movement of individuals”), assigned to HEALTHNESS LLC, currently inactive; US6696957B2 (“System and method for remotely monitoring movement of individuals”), assigned to CVG MANAGEMENT CORPORATION, currently inactive. The record also lists System and method for remotely monitoring movement of individuals.
How was case 1:23-cv-01762 terminated?
The recorded basis of termination is voluntary dismissal. The termination text reads: “Now comes Plaintiff Healthness LLC, by and through its counsel, pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A)(i), and hereby voluntarily dismisses all of the claims asserted against Defendant Polar Electro Inc. in the within action WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Polar Electro Inc. has not served an answer or a motion for summary judgment.”
What does dismissal without prejudice mean?
A dismissal without prejudice ends this action but leaves the claims alive — the plaintiff may file them again later, subject to the limitation period.
How long did case 1:23-cv-01762 take?
133 calendar days, from filing on 1 Mar 2023 to closure on 12 July 2023.
Who were the attorneys and the judge in 1:23-cv-01762?
Chief Judge Vernon S. Broderick presided. Andrew S. Curfman is recorded as counsel for plaintiff Healthness.
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