Besides U.S. Patent No. 7,581,684, what other patents may Dryject authorize me to use?
Dryject Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
In addition, we may authorize you to use two other patents owned by our affiliate DryJect, Inc. Acquisition Corporation which have been licensed for use to us for use by us and our franchisees.
The first patent is a patented polymer mixing technique, U.S. Patent No. 9,796,639 (the "Patent 9,796,639"), which was issued on October 24, 2017. Patent 9,796,639 is a cross-linked, water absorbent polymer is mixed with desirable additives and coated to prevent water absorption to create a blend that is added to water injection systems for turf and soil maintenance.
The second patent is for a poppet valve, U.S. Patent No. 10,119,627 B2 (the "Patent 10,119,627 B2"), which was issued on November 6, 2018. Patent 10,119,627 B2 is a mechanical patent for a poppet valve used for controlling water flow.
There are no presently effective determinations of the USPTO, or of any court, nor any pending interference, opposition or cancellation proceedings or pending material litigation involving any of the patents listed above.
We are not obligated by the Franchise Agreement, or otherwise obligated, to protect any or all rights granted to you to utilize the System and its patented equipment, or to protect you against claims of infringement with respect to the patents. However, we believe that our patents are important to the Franchised Business and intend to exercise our best efforts to protect them. We are not aware of any actions that infringe upon our patents that could materially affect your use. If litigation involving the Patents is instituted or threatened against you, you must notify us promptly and cooperate fully with us in defending or settling the litigation. Should we elect to protect the Patents or protect you against claims of infringement, we will have the right to control any
litigation involving a patent licensed by us to you.
Source: Item 14 — PATENTS, COPYRIGHTS AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION (FDD pages 36–37)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dryject's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, as a franchisee, you may be authorized to use two additional patents beyond U.S. Patent No. 7,581,684. These patents are owned by DryJect, Inc. Acquisition Corporation and licensed for use to Dryject and its franchisees.
The first additional patent is U.S. Patent No. 9,796,639, which covers a patented polymer mixing technique. This patent, issued on October 24, 2017, involves a cross-linked, water-absorbent polymer mixed with additives and coated to prevent water absorption. This blend is then used in water injection systems for turf and soil maintenance.
The second additional patent is U.S. Patent No. 10,119,627 B2, which protects a poppet valve. This mechanical patent, issued on November 6, 2018, relates to a poppet valve designed for controlling water flow. These patents are important for the Dryject business, and Dryject intends to protect them.
Dryject states that there are no current determinations from the USPTO or any court, nor any pending proceedings or litigation, involving these patents. However, Dryject is not obligated to protect franchisees against infringement claims related to these patents, but they will make their best effort to protect the patents. If litigation occurs, franchisees must notify Dryject and cooperate fully in defending or settling the litigation, and Dryject has the right to control any litigation involving a licensed patent.