Platinum Tools, LLC v. Klein Tools, Inc.
Infringement action filed 16 Aug 2023 in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware and closed 13 Nov 2023, with US10573990B2 asserted. Recorded basis of termination: dismissed without prejudice.
Case record
- Patent involved
- US10573990B2
- Application no.
- US16/173912
- Case no.
- 1:23-cv-00898
- Verdict cause
- Infringement action
- Court
- D. Del.
- Court level
- District Court
- Case region
- Delaware
- Chief judge
- Colm F. Connolly
- Trial level
- First instance
- Filed – Closed
- 16 Aug 2023 – 13 Nov 2023
- Duration
- 89 days
- Basis of termination
- Dismissed without Prejudice
- Products & marks
- Electrical connector VDV226-110 · Electrical connector VDV826-702 · Electrical connector VDV826-703 · Electrical connector VDV826-704 · Electrical connector VDV826-705 · Electrical connector VDV826-728 · Electrical connector VDV826-729 · Electrical connector VDV826-754 · Electrical connector VDV826-762 · Electrical connector VDV826-763 · Electrical connector VDV826-764 · RJ45 style electrical connectors ezEX®
- Validity challenges
- None recorded
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Electrical connector with external load bar, and method of its use
An electrical connector, having an elongated plastic housing which is open at its rearward end and has an essentially continuous forward end wall with a flat upper portion, a lower portion of the forward end wall being integrally thickened to project forward beyond its upper portion.
- Legal status
- Active
- Granted
- 25 Feb 2020
- Earliest priority
- 19 Aug 2013
- Est. expiry
- 23 Jun 2034
- Validity challenges
- None recorded
- Licences recorded
- None recorded
- Inventors
- SULLIVAN, ROBERT W
- Classification
- H01R13/04H01R13/46H01R43/28H01R24/64H01R24/28H01R107/00
- Prosecution counsel
- Wu & Reddy, A Prof. Corp.
- Examiner
- RIYAMI, ABDULLAH A
Parties of record
Platinum Tools, LLC
- Core tech
- Not recorded
- Counsel
- Alexandra M. Joyce · Daniel M. Silver
- Firm
- McCarter & English LLP
Klein Tools, Inc.
- Core tech
- Not recorded
- Counsel
- Not recorded
- Firm
- Not recorded
Counsel of record
| Attorney | For | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandra M. Joyce | Platinum Tools, LLC | Plaintiff |
| Daniel M. Silver | Platinum Tools, LLC | Plaintiff |
Basis of termination
From the record · verbatim“Pursuant to Rule 41(a)(i) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Plaintiff Platinum Tools, LLC hereby dismisses the above-captioned action without prejudice.”
Case 1:23-cv-00898 · D. Del. · closed 13 November 2023
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Frequently asked questions
What is case 1:23-cv-00898?
1:23-cv-00898 is a patent infringement action brought by Platinum Tools, LLC against Klein Tools, Inc., filed on 16 Aug 2023 in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware. The case closed on 13 November 2023.
Which patent was asserted in 1:23-cv-00898?
US10573990B2 (“Electrical connector with external load bar, and method of its use”), assigned to NSI INDUSTRIES, LLC, currently active. The record also lists Electrical connector VDV226-110, Electrical connector VDV826-702, Electrical connector VDV826-703, Electrical connector VDV826-704, Electrical connector VDV826-705, Electrical connector VDV826-728, Electrical connector VDV826-729, Electrical connector VDV826-754, Electrical connector VDV826-762, Electrical connector VDV826-763, Electrical connector VDV826-764 and RJ45 style electrical connectors ezEX®.
How was case 1:23-cv-00898 terminated?
The recorded basis of termination is dismissed without prejudice. The termination text reads: “Pursuant to Rule 41(a)(i) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Plaintiff Platinum Tools, LLC hereby dismisses the above-captioned action without prejudice.”
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-00898 take?
89 calendar days, from filing on 16 Aug 2023 to closure on 13 November 2023.
Who were the attorneys and the judge in 1:23-cv-00898?
Chief Judge Colm F. Connolly presided. Alexandra M. Joyce and Daniel M. Silver are recorded as counsel for plaintiff Platinum Tools.
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