Interspiro USA, Inc. v. Figgie International, Inc.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FACTS

A Invention Background 1494

B. Suit and Settlement 1497

C. Development of the E-Z Flo 1497

D. Post-Settlement Events 1499

DISCUSSION

I. Jurisdiction 1500

II. Is the E-Z Flo a “new product” not covered by the Settlement Agreement? 1501

III. Does the E-Z Flo fall within the scope of the ’145 patent? 1503

A Literal infringement 1504

1. “means for establishing gauge pressure ...” 1505

a. movable member 1505

i. Is the pressure chamber a required means? 1505

ii. comparison of the “movable member” with the corresponding structure in the E-Z Flo 1507

b. “biasing means” 1507

c. “means for…