Ottinger v. Ferro Stamping & Mfg. Co.

SIMONS, District Judge.

This is the usual patent infringement suit involving door latch for automobiles. Plaintiffs’ claim is based upon three patents, the first, Ottinger patent, No. 1,386,422, patented August 2, 1921, for a latch, the second, Ottinger patent, No. 1,436,050, patented November 21, 1922, also for a latch, and reissued April 3, 1923, as Ottinger reissue patent, No. 15,569, and the Bradley patent, No. 1,468,954, patented September 25, 1923, described as a latch for vehicle doors. Generieally considered, it is the primary purpose of the second Ottinger patent 1,436,050, though…