When was Dryject's U.S. Patent No. 10,119,627 B2 issued?

According to Dryject's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, U.S. Patent No. 10,119,627 B2, which is for a poppet valve used for controlling water flow, was issued on November 6, 2018. This patent is owned by Dryject's affiliate, DryJect, Inc. Acquisition Corporation, and has been licensed for use to Dryject and its franchisees. As a franchisee, you are authorized to use this patented technology in your Dryject business.

Dryject states that there are no current determinations from the USPTO or any court, nor any pending legal proceedings, that would affect the validity or use of this patent. However, Dryject does not obligate itself through the Franchise Agreement to protect the franchisee against infringement claims related to the patents. Despite this, Dryject states that it believes its patents are important and intends to make its best effort to protect them.

It is important for a prospective Dryject franchisee to understand the implications of using patented technology. While Dryject intends to protect its patents, the franchisee should be aware that they may need to cooperate with Dryject in defending any litigation involving the patents. Additionally, franchisees should consider the potential risks and costs associated with patent infringement claims, even though Dryject believes there are no known infringing uses that could materially affect a franchisee's use of the technology.