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Boston Scientific Corporation et al v. Cordis Corporation DC
- 5:02-cv-01474
- N.D. Cal.
- Filed: 03/26/2002
- Closed: 03/11/2009
- Latest Docket Entry: 11/04/2009
- Judge: James Ware
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- PACER
2
Plaintiffs
2
Defendants
1
Accused
Product
3
Patents-in-Suit
2,543
Days in
Litigation
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Boston Scientific Corporation et al v. Cordis Corporation DC
- 5:02-cv-01474
- N.D. Cal.
- Filed: 03/26/2002
- Closed: 03/11/2009
- Latest Docket Entry: 11/04/2009
- Judge: James Ware
+2
- PACER
Cause of Action
Willful Patent Infringement
Market Sector
Medical
Referred Judges
Assigned Judge
Outcome Summary
Patent Information
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Validity & Enforceability
| Claim # | Claim Text | Outcome |
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| 16 |
An implant delivery assembly for occluding a site in a mammal, the assembly comprising: an occlusive implant, a pusher having a proximal section and a distal section, a selectively operable coupling for attaching the implant to the pusher distal
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Valid (102)
Entry 847 |
| 17 |
The implant delivery assembly of claim 16 wherein the coupling is a locking member that holds the occlusive implant during delivery and releases the occlusive implant upon the application of the fluid pressure such that the occlusive implant
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Valid (102)
Entry 847 |
| 19 |
The implant delivery assembly of claim 17 wherein the occlusive implant is a coil having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end of the coil is adapted to engage the coupling.
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Valid (102)
Entry 847 |
| 23 |
The implant delivery assembly of claim 16 wherein the fluid comprises a liquid.
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Valid (102)
Entry 847 |
| 24 |
The implant delivery assembly of claim 16 wherein the pusher comprises a tube.
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Valid (102)
Entry 847 |
| 25 |
The implant delivery assembly of claim 24 wherein the tube is a metal tube.
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Valid (102)
Entry 847 |
| 27 |
The implant delivery assembly of claim 16 wherein the coupling comprises a tube.
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Valid (102)
Entry 847 Entry 854 |
| 29 |
The implant delivery assembly of claim 27 wherein the coupling is a plastic tube.
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Valid (102)
Entry 847 |
| 34 |
A method for rapidly detaching an occlusive implant into a mammalian site comprising the steps of: a) introducing an assembly comprising i. the occlusive implant, ii. a pusher having a distal section and a proximal section, and iii. a coupling,
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Valid (102)
Entry 847 |
| 35 |
A method for rapidly detaching an occlusive implant into a body cavity comprising the steps of: a) introducing into a body cavity an assembly comprising an occlusive implant that is detachably affixed to a pusher, and b) delivering fluid pressure
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Valid (102)
Entry 847 |
| Claim | Outcome |
|---|---|
| All challenged claims |
Valid (102)
Entry 1106 |
| Claim | Outcome |
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| All challenged claims |
Valid (102)
Entry 1106 |
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Infringement
Cordis Corporation
- 3 Details
| Accused Product | Patent # | Claim # | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRUFILL Detachable Coil System | US 5,895,385 A |
8, 10, 13, 32, 35
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Infringement
Entry 1176
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| TRUFILL Detachable Coil System | US 6,010,498 A |
1, 3, 7, 9, 10
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Infringement
Entry 1176
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| Implant delivery assembly with expandable coupling/decoupling mechanismTrufill DCS detachable coil system | US 6,238,415 B1 |
16, 17, 19, 23, 24, 25, 27, 29, 34, 35
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Infringement
Entry 1122Entry 582 |