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Motorvac Tech Inc v. Norco Industries Inc, et al DC
- 8:02-cv-00503
- C.D. Cal.
- Judge: David O. Carter +1
- Filed: 05/24/2002
- Closed: 02/28/2005
- Latest Docket Entry: 12/11/2006
- PACER
- Docket updated daily
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Plaintiff
4
Defendants
0
Accused
Products
1
Patent-in-Suit
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Litigation
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Motorvac Tech Inc v. Norco Industries Inc, et al DC
- 8:02-cv-00503
- C.D. Cal.
- Judge: David O. Carter +1
- Filed: 05/24/2002
- Closed: 02/28/2005
- Latest Docket Entry: 12/11/2006
- PACER
- Docket updated daily
Complaint Unavailable
Cause of Action
Infringement
Assigned Judge
Outcome Summary
- Patent Information
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Validity & Enforceability
Claim # | Claim Text | Outcome |
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1 |
Method for replacing fluid in an automatic transmission wherein said fluid is circulated through a remote cooler via conduits, comprising the steps of: intercepting one of said conduits to interconnect the upstream side with a used fluid
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Valid (102 and 103)
Entry 293 Entry 274 |
2 |
The method of claim 1 wherein the flow rate of fresh fluid being pumped into said transmission is matched to the flow rate of used fluid being expelled from the transmission by monitoring gauges measuring the respective flow rates and adjusting a
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Valid (102 and 103)
Entry 274 |
3 |
The method of claim 2 further comprising the step of adjusting a flow control valve disposed between the upstream side of the intercepted conduit, and the used fluid receptacle to limit the flow rate of used fluid being expelled therefrom to a
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Valid (102 and 103)
Entry 274 |
4 |
The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of adjusting a flow control valve disposed between the upstream side of the intercepted conduit, and the used fluid receptacle to limit the flow rate of used fluid being expelled therefrom to a
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Valid (102 and 103)
Entry 274 |
5 |
Apparatus for replacing fluid in an automatic transmission wherein said fluid is circulated through a remote cooler via conduits, comprising: a receptacle for used fluid; a source of fresh fluid; a drain line for conducting used fluid issuing from
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Valid (102 and 103)
Entry 274 |
6 |
The apparatus of claim 5 further comprising a flow meter for measuring the flow rate of the used fluid from the upstream side of said conduit, and a flow meter for measuring the flow rate of the fresh fluid being forced into the downstream side of
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Valid (102 and 103)
Entry 274 |
7 |
The apparatus of claim 5 wherein said pump is electrically powered.
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Valid (102 and 103)
Entry 293 Entry 274 |
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Infringement
Accused Product | Patent # | Claim # | Outcome |
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Apparatus for servicing automatic transmissions and the like | US 5,370,160 A |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
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Willful infringement
Entry 274
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Damages
Total Damages:
$5,174,358.24Other Costs:
$1,296,887.24Dockets:
- Reasonable Royalty: $3,400,000.00
- Compensatory Damages: $74,358.24
- Enhanced Damages: $1,700,000.00
- Attorney Fees: $581,355.00
- Court Costs: $74,358.24
- Pre Judgment Interest: $641,174.00