Federal Register #337-TA-1524

Investigation into Powered Rocker-Recliner and Glider-Recliner Mechanisms and Seating Units

This opportunity involves an investigation by the U.S. International Trade Commission into alleged patent infringement concerning powered rocker-recliner and glider-recliner mechanisms and seating units. - Government Buyer: - U.S. International Trade Commission - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Ultra-Mek, Incorporated - Leggett & Platt, Incorporated - L&P Property Management Company - Products/Services Requested: - Powered glider-recliner mechanisms - Powered rocker-recliner mechanisms - Finished seating units containing these mechanisms - Patents involved: U.S. Patent Nos. 8,398,165; 8,398,168; 8,016,348; 8,297,693 - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Investigation will determine if there is a violation of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 - The Commission will assess the existence of a domestic industry - Potential outcomes include exclusion orders and cease and desist orders if violations are found - The scope covers both mechanisms and finished seating units incorporating the mechanisms

Description

A complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission alleging violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 related to the importation, sale for importation, and sale within the United States of certain powered rocker-recliner and glider-recliner mechanisms and seating units containing the same. The complaint claims infringement of specific U.S. patents and requests the Commission to institute an investigation and issue exclusion and cease and desist orders. The investigation will determine if there is a violation and if a domestic industry exists. The scope includes powered glider-recliner mechanisms, powered rocker-recliner mechanisms, and finished seating units incorporating those mechanisms.

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