Cordant Technology, Inc. v. Alliant Techsystems Inc.

OPINION

FARNAN, Chief Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

This is an action for patent infringement. The Plaintiff, Thiokol Corporation, 1 is the owner of U.S. Patent Number 4,492,-779, entitled “Aramid Polymer and Powder Filler Reinforced Elastomeric Composition for Use as a Rocket Motor Insulation,” which issued January 8, 1985 (the “ ’779 patent”). (DTX 77). The Defendants are Hercules Incorporated and Alliant Tech-systems Incorporated. 2 The Plaintiff charges that the Defendants have infringed and continue to infringe the ’779 patent under 35 U.S.C. § 271. In response, the Defendants challenge the…